Atrain failure makes big headlines, while train successes frequently go unpublicized. You do not often read about train improvements or customer satisfaction. Yet, technological advancements are constantly making railway travel safer and more efficient. No transportation system is perfect; however, so trains do still fail on occasion. Four of the most frequent causes of trains
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  For modern train drivers, the master controller is essential to all aspects of train operation, so it needs to be failsafe. Your company can take the following three steps to make your trains as failsafe as possible. Mechanical Endurance The master controller is put through its paces on every trip, year after year. In
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MI, human-machine interaction, sounds futuristic, but anyone who owns a smartphone interacts with a machine many times a day. Computer software, touch screens, and even simple open and close door buttons are examples of HMI. Fortunately for railroad safety, the use of HMI in the train driver’s desk has continually evolved, making rail transportation safer
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Basic Elements of Master Controllers Master controllers can include a number of elements, but the most basic ones are speed, braking and traction control. The safe operation of any type of rail transportation relies on these elements, so having an easy button or switch control on the driver’s desk is essential. Other elements may include
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