Re: Safety first in rail system's radical revamp

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In article <AUnO5.30061$e5.50634@newsfeeds.bigpond.com>,
  "Ted Gay" <tedgay@bigpond.com> wrote:
>
> "David Bromage" <dbromage@fang.omni.com.au> wrote in message
> 1DnO5.32$P4.11657@news0.optus.net.au">news:1DnO5.32$P4.11657@news0.optus.net.au...
> > Ted Gay (tedgay@bigpond.com) wrote:
> > > I quote part of the above article:
> > >     "Automatic train protection systems, similar to those used in
> Europe,
> > > were             also being examined."
> >
> > > May I suggest that before a junk trip is organised to Europe that
the
> Execs
> > > have a look at a Sydney Tram, all of which are fitted with ATP.
> >
> > Doesn't QR use ATP?
> >
> > Cheers
> > David
>
> So instead of spending $4500.00 to Europe the cost could be cut to
$450.00
> for a junket to Qld, a tram ride in Sydney at $4.50 is still a lot
> cheaper!;-)
>
> Ted
>
>
We have the expertise right here in Australia to install an ATP system.
See http://www.westsig.com.au/DEPT/Marketing/common/datasheets.nsf/Data%
20Sheets?OpenView&Start=1&Count=30&Collapse=1#1 for details (Look under
Control systems). An interesting point is that the UK are in the middle
of a debate (see uk.railway newsgroup) about whether to continue with
ATP or put in a lesser (but still as safe) system called TPWS (Train
Protection Warning System) which basically is the magnetic equivelant
of trainstops and Intermediate trainstops. The pollies don't need to go
on a 'fact finding' mission. They only have to consult the experts.

regards Ian


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