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Posted by tracksionmotor on Sat Apr 29 16:31:08 2006, in response to Re: CBTC to the System, posted by WMATAGMOAGH on Thu Apr 27 19:43:18 2006. Very True! There are many levels of CBTC like ATC/ATO/ATS and so much more. It all depends upon what you want a trainset to do, the degree of implimentation, how you can modify the system for CBTC, how much are you willing to pay for it AND safety standards. Biggest obstacle in NYCT subways is public acceptance of an 'operatorless trainset.' Taking any 100 year old design and moving it up a century in technology is a tough call and a huge expense.The next NYCT subway CBTC project is the #7. This line like Canarsie L is independent of the system and I believe there are 90 Kawaski R142As available. All Bombardier and Kawasaki R142 contract cars have 'open slots' for CBTC...just don't have the second TOD like R143s. I EXPECT full conversion not to happen in my working lifetime. IF and WHEN the SAS is built, it too will be an independent system implementing full CBTC. I just got the word that a lot of my mechanical/electrical modification work has been handed over to a subcontractor on the next MNCR married pair...presumably for our closed crew doing contract Periodic Inspection...work I know well on the RIP TRAX. Carknockers RULE! One of my railbuddys pointed out to me I must always maintain my focus on my work...a former CED chair. Right TD? ATB&GB RRCI Peter |
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