Norfolk Southern developing new train control system.

From: The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, Virginia) (viaKnight-Ridder/Tribune Business News) | Date: September 22, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Christopher Dinsmore

Sep. 22--NORFOLK -- Norfolk Southern Corp. is developing a computerized train control system designed to improve efficiency and safety, it said Wednesday.

The Norfolk-based railroad has begun implementing the first phase of what it is calling "Optimized Train Control" on its line in South Carolina between Charleston and Columbia. Roll-out to other lines on its system will follow over the next 18 to 24 months, said Robin Chapman, a Norfolk Southern spokesman.

The system will help control train speeds and braking and keep train crews ...

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