What is TPWS for Metro?

Q: I heard that some new TPWS system is being used for Metro.. Can someone give details about it?

sandesh, Bangalore

4th March 2013

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It is a very good measure as it avoids many accidents or mishaps.. it has to be implemented in all metros..

Priya Gupta, Kolkata

18th April 2013

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TPWS is a good measure in terms of safety of metro train. Railway Board member visited Kolkata Metro system and expressed his satisfaction about the Metro project and the plant.

Alokesh, Kolkata

18th April 2013

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If trains start running at four-minute or even three-minute intervals, the distance between two trains will be reduced than the prevailing distance. And in case, if a train stands longer than scheduled at any station, then the problem begins. So it is mandatory that adequate measures have to be in place to warn the motorman of the train behind. Even if the motorman fails to apply brakes, the TPWS can stop automatically.

Ashish Bhoite, Mumbai

18th April 2013

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Kolkata Metro trains will run more safely from July onwards as the Railway Board has planned to implement Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS).

The system will alert the motorman of metro train and at times, even apply brakes if there is a possibility of danger signal being overshot or the train passes a caution light at a higher speed than expected.

Nidhi, Gurgaon

26th March 2013

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TPWS means Train Protection and Warning System.
It will alert the motorman of metro train at dangers. It even applies brakes if there is a possibility of danger signal being overshot.. or the train because of this system, passes a caution light at a higher speed.

Monika, Hyderabad

26th March 2013

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