Computers in Railways

The first of two volumes updating the use of computer based techniques in the design, manufacture, and operation of railways and other advanced passenger and freight transit systems. Software applications dealing with railway planning, maintenance, management, safety and reliability are discussed.

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This is the first of two volumes updating the use of computer based techniques in the design, manufacture, and operation of railways and other advanced passenger and freight transit systems. Topics covered include: Railway planning - forecasting studies; management and information systems - maintenance of track, alignment and bridge design; reliability and punctuality of train service; design - software for safety systems; and manufacture and testing - robotics.