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ATO [1 record]

Record 1 2012-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Transport Operations
  • Rail Traffic Control
CONT

ATC [automatic train control] ... is the package which includes ATP [automatic train protection], ATO [automatic train operation] and ATS [automatic train supervision]. ... There are lots of variations of ATC around the world but all contain the basic principle that ATP provides safety and is the basis upon which the train is allowed to run. ATO provides controls to replace the driver, while ATS checks the running times and adjusts train running accordingly.

OBS

automatic train operation; ATO: term and abbreviation recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)
  • Circulation des trains
OBS

conduite automatique des trains : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Explotación (Transporte ferroviario)
  • Circulación de trenes
OBS

ATO: según su sigla en inglés (automatic train operation).

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