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Re: [Melb] Dynamic Fairways for Trams
- Subject: Re: [Melb] Dynamic Fairways for Trams
- From: David McLoughlin <davemclNOSPAM@iprolink.co.nz>
- Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2000 16:39:38 +1200
- Newsgroups: aus.rail
- Organization: Not worth asking
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- Xref: bclass.spectrum.com.au aus.rail:13360
Tony Gatt wrote:
>
> Chris wrote:
>
> > They should bring in a systenm that operates in Europe. The driver of
> > the tram or bus pushes a button or turns a switch in the cab to bring
> > off the traffic lights way ahead of the time that he gets there, thus
> > clearing the intersection of car traffic.
>
> Whats wrong with just using the transponders to trigger the light cycle?
As I said, Melbourne's trams have transponders. They are the "switch" to
which Chris refers as being installed in European trams (which had them
first).
David McLoughlin
Auckland New Zealand