A prescription for BART.

Author(s)
Friedlander, G.D.
Year
Abstract

Investigations were made by a panel of experts on safety standards of the BART urban transit system, to examine the start-up problems and failures in the electric train detection system caused by poor wheel-rail contacts. techniques for improving reliability and safety in the operating system are outlined. The final report contains a list of modifications to be applied in the train control system, and other recommendations to be made.

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B 4158 fo /72.6/
Source

IEEE Spectrum, April 1973, p. 40-44.

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