Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337516945
Author: STAIR
Publisher: Cengage
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Positive Train Control (PTC):

  • Positive train control (PTC) is a system which is used to prevent the train accidents caused by the human errors, such as train-to-train collisions, derailments caused due to excess speed, and unauthorized incursion into work zones.
  • PTC system provides audible and visual signals to the crew member regarding the slowing and stopping of the train.
  • For this purpose very high frequency wireless communication system is required.

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