13-04-2018, 08:36 AM
Not sure a driver does check lamp at arrival station. It does permit other drivers, signalers, platform staff etc., to visually check the train is complete during its journey. Assuming lamp has fallen off should read train incomplete. With multiple units it is easy to check, with long freight, less easy.
Re TCs; the question is asking about train integrity. The non-guaranteed benefit of TCs is if a train splits, the uncontrolled part should remain indicated and prohibit other trains being routed into the same section. Procedures to proceed slowly and inspect then should identify the errant train part.
Third part; an alarm isn't usually raised in the control centre if the braking system detects a split/failure being it air or electrical - if you are referring to a specific technology/practice/infrastructure, then say what it is.
I have assumed main line practice, integrity means all the vehicles remain as one rather than specific rolling stock failures.
The second part of the question seems to have not been answered.
Some good points raised but need to ensure the answer is relevant to the question being asked.
Re TCs; the question is asking about train integrity. The non-guaranteed benefit of TCs is if a train splits, the uncontrolled part should remain indicated and prohibit other trains being routed into the same section. Procedures to proceed slowly and inspect then should identify the errant train part.
Third part; an alarm isn't usually raised in the control centre if the braking system detects a split/failure being it air or electrical - if you are referring to a specific technology/practice/infrastructure, then say what it is.
I have assumed main line practice, integrity means all the vehicles remain as one rather than specific rolling stock failures.
The second part of the question seems to have not been answered.
Some good points raised but need to ensure the answer is relevant to the question being asked.
Le coureur