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Title:

CONVERSION TO ONE-PERSON OPERATION OF RAPID-TRANSIT TRAINS

Accession Number:

00467992

Record Type:

Monograph

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0309038634

Abstract:

This study was concerned with identifying and evaluating the issues or problems (and possible solutions) that must be addressed in contemplating conversion of the older U.S. heavy-rail rapid-transit systems with two-person operation of multiple-unit trains to one-person operation. Development of a framework for making an economic assessment of the investment worth of converting a specific system, line, or service from two- to one-person operation was also included. Based on the findings of this study, it is believed that while there are many problems to be resolved, conversion of many of the six older U.S. heavy-rail rapid-transit systems with two-person operation of multiple-unit trains to one-person operation is feasible. It is believed that such conversion will generally follow an evolutionary process. That is, rather than system wide conversion of all services and lines at one time, systems will most likely convert those services and/or lines that are most compatible to one-person operation first, followed by conversion of less compatible services and/or lines over time. The most compatible services include new lines, lines or services with new or rehabilitated cars and/or facilities, and off-peak service.

Supplemental Notes:

Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Hoess, J A
Murphy, P J

Pagination:

49 p.

Publication Date:

1986-12

Serial:

NCTRP Report

Issue Number: 13
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0732-4839

ISBN:

0-309-03863-4

Media Type:

Digital/other

Features:

Appendices (1) ; Figures (1) ; References (8) ; Tables (11)

Uncontrolled Terms:

Conversion

Old TRIS Terms:

Subject Areas:

Administration and Management; Economics; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Railroads; I10: Economics and Administration

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Mar 31 1988 12:00AM