Re: Automated Level Crossings

David Johnson (trainman@ozemail.com.au)
Tue, 18 Nov 1997 21:17:27 +1100

Christopher_Martin GORDON wrote:

> P.S in Melbourne for the Express train they crossing will set early if the train didn't stop at the previous station. That is only when there is a station just before the crossing, otherwise the gatesdon't care if the train stops at the station or not.

The level crossings on the Albury to Junee CTC measure train speed and start the gates accordingly. This is due to the wide range of train speeds from 80 km/h right up to 160 km/h.

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David Johnson
CityRail Guard
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