A Proposal of Novel Control System for Reducing Train Headway

Abstract

A control system for cutting down the headway of train operation is proposed. This system employs the following three measures. First, the system is provided with multistep ATC, and applies the brake that is unreleasable until full stop of the train once train speed exceeds the limited value. Second, a control pattern is incorporated into the system, and controls the train speed automatically according to the pattern. Third, improved definition by subdividing train detection at its tail end is applied. Simulation result shows that headway is reduced to 116 second by the proposed system against 140 second by conventional system. This fact signifies reinforceability of the carrying capacity by 17%.