Did the security of the car block work on the line, which will automatically stop the train after the train passes the signal with the stop signal?
At this time, we do not yet have information that a malfunction should occur. Of course we will check it out.
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So how is it possible that a collision occurred anyway?
So far, this is a matter of inquiry. A red light illuminates on the autoblock, indicating that the next line section is occupied by another train. The driver kept going, but it’s not bad that he didn’t stop for this type of red.
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Why?
Since it’s on the autoblock, it can start and move on. However, he must drive in such a way that he is able to stop in front of a stationary railway vehicle or other obstacle. Red primarily informs him that the previous line section is occupied. Since he only drives in one direction, the driver knows that nothing will go against him.
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So what should he do?
A slow ride is supposed to get closer to the next signal, there will probably always be a train. It is a different system than on single-track lines. He had to go so that he could stop at a distance he could see.
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So the train in front of him was moving slowly.
Slowly, probably not when he crashed into him. Now we need to find out why. One option is that he could have made the mistake of not seeing there. But we will now examine the analysis of the speedometer. Even if the driver told us he was to blame, which he won’t say, we would investigate.
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Train crash in Český Brod.
The Railway Inspectorate records 150 cases a year when a train passes a red light. How is it possible?
Train drivers are people who sometimes make mistakes. Not every pass is fatal. It is also considered an emergency if he stopped a meter behind a signal. This event is also being investigated to prevent it.
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How can this be prevented more? Can the system be improved?
The systems are and are already being used somewhere. An example is ETCS (European Train Control System – pozd. red), ie the European system. He evaluates that the driver is going too fast and would not be able to stop before the next red light, so he starts to brake automatically. On the line between Úvaly and Český Brod, this should be implemented in November.
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| ETCS |
| It is an automatic security system that controls the movement and position of trains. For example, it makes it possible to stop a train when a signal passes illegally, and also monitors compliance with the maximum permitted speed. |
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