01-12-2020, 09:53 AM
(01-12-2020, 02:10 AM)plam Wrote:(01-11-2020, 04:35 PM)danbrotherston Wrote: My question is, we have had railway gates for about 150 years. How is it possible that they still do not function correctly. These are standard parts are they not?
Recall that a big part of the vehicle delay was because of the in-cab signalling systems. I understand that it's not just a simple mechanical device these days but instead the cab works in conjunction with the signal and control to ensure safety. I don't think that it is standard parts at all anymore. Pretty sure it is also linked with positive train control.
I guess this is one such system:
https://www.scheidt-bachmann.de/en/stron...ol-system/
I got the sense from the description that the failures where in the actual gates, not the control systems. If it was in the control systems, I would think the central control centre could remotely fix the problem within a few minutes....or at least, should be able to do so.