The Severn Valley Railway is one of Britain's best known steam railways. Over much of its length, there is only a single track, with passing points at various points along the line. As with any commercial rail operation, the timetable needs to meet passenger needs and health and safety requirements…
The Open University
Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.
Steam trains in the valley of the River Severn - ensuring the train service meets customer demand and ensures safety.
Transcript -- Steam trains in the valley of the River Severn - ensuring the train service meets customer demand and ensures safety.
The timetable in action and the practical challenges a timetabler faces. Representing a journey as a position-time graph.
Transcript -- The timetable in action and the practical challenges a timetabler faces. Representing a journey as a position-time graph.
How to keep numerous trains on schedule. Analysing the timetable and synchronising cross over points.
Transcript -- How to keep numerous trains on schedule. Analysing the timetable and synchronising cross over points.
Track tokens and train safety. Creating gaps for special excursions within the regular timetable.
Transcript -- Track tokens and train safety. Creating gaps for special excursions within the regular timetable.
Creating a timetable and identifying extra slots on an existing timetable for a more frequent service.
Transcript -- Creating a timetable and identifying extra slots on an existing timetable for a more frequent service.
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