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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 09, 2008
Jeffrey G. Knott, Marion, IA (US);
Steve R. Graham, Anamosa, IA (US);
Ann K. Grimm, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
James H. Moore, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
M. Frank Wilson, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Jeffrey D. Kernwein, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Jeffrey G. Knott, Marion, IA (US);
Steve R. Graham, Anamosa, IA (US);
Ann K. Grimm, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
James H. Moore, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
M. Frank Wilson, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Jeffrey D. Kernwein, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Wabtec Holding Corp., Wilmerding, PA (US);
Abstract
A train control system for controlling trains traveling in a track network including tracks with signals associated therewith. The system includes an on-board track database, a positioning system and an on-board control system. The on-board control system receives position data and automatically brakes the train prior to encountering an upcoming signal based upon specified data points. The train is not automatically braked if certain conditions are met. A method for controlling a train traveling in a track network is also disclosed.