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Re: ATP


MattyQ wrote in message <36f3b179.0@news.bris.corplink.com.au>...
>In QR, both ATC and ATP can only take control of the braking system. The
>driver has full control of the train but if he ignores warnings issued by
>the ATC/ATP system, either a full service or an emergency application of
the
>brakes will result, depending on the severity of the situation. It's just
>like a hi-tech VCS really.
>
>Therefore, the term Automatic Train Protection would be the correct one
give
>the system does not actually control the train.


Further to this, when I say ATC/ATP only takes control of the braking
system, it is only capable of stopping a train. It cannot slow a train down.

Regards

Matt Smith
Brisbane, Queensland
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