Patent ID: 8612071
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: B61B,B61L

Abstract:
1. A method of operating a subway line having a single track in a direction of travel, comprising the steps of: operating a local train to travel along the track from a first express station toward a second express station; operating an express train to travel along the single track behind the first train, the express train leaving the first express station later than the local train but traveling at a faster travel velocity to arrive at the second express station at or near the time that the local train is at the second express station; and passing the local train with the express train at the second express station; wherein the local train is a first physical train, and the express train is a second physical train; and wherein the passing step comprises: directing the first train from the single track to stop on a side track at the second express station; stopping the second train at the second express station; transferring passengers between the first and second trains; operating the second train to proceed along the single track from the second express station; and then operating the first train to proceed along the single track from the second express station.