Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 October 2007.
Railways: Traffic Management
- Question
- asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Bassam of Brighton on 11 October (WA 24), whether the potential benefits of the European Rail Traffic Management System level 3 might in many instances be achieved by a combination of more efficient train planning, optimised signal spacing and improved driver training.
- Answer
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The key benefits of European Rail Traffic Management System level 3 are: optimum capacity to speed profile for any train type or service combination; and lower cost, higher reliability and reduced exposure of trackside workers to risk. These benefits cannot be achieved through alternative measures such as efficient train planning, optimised signal spacing and improved driver training. However, efficient train planning and improved driver training can deliver additional benefit irrespective of the type of signalling system.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 5604; 695 c119-20WA
- Session
- 2006-07
- Related items
- Subjects
- Driving Railways Railway signals Standards Training Automatic train protection European rail traffic management system
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