Re: ATP

["MattyQ" <matticue@corplink.com.au>]

Darryl Georgee wrote in message <921879604.305096@terra.ultra.net.au>...
>"MattyQ" <matticue@corplink.com.au> wrote:
>>As I said earlier, this is my interpretation of how ATP is SUPPOSED to
work.
>>If I have made any errors, Daryl Georgee may wish to comment.
>
>>Regards
>
>>Matt Smith
>
> Right on Matt, but as with many things the theory is good
> but in practice it has been/is a nightmare for the people on
> the ground who have been inflicted with it. As prev mentioned.
> Westec are up to ver 16 on the software. It still has a long way
> to go. The difference between driving a train with and without ATP
>is like chalk and cheese.
>But then I'm only a driver so wot would I know :-)


Actually, Ericsson has since released an updated version of ATC which is
said to be continuous (like the Westect ATP). It is also rumoured that
existing intermittent ATC systems can be upgraded to the new version without
a complete system refit. I wonder why QR has not chosen to adopt this
product instead.

Regards

Matt Smith
Brisbane, Queensland
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