Patent ID: 8239080
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
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 local 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 second express station includes a passenger platform; wherein the step of operating the local train comprises: wherein the step of operating the express train comprises: wherein the passing step comprises: and wherein the step of operating the first train as an express train comprises operating the first train to travel without stopping at the local station after the second express station.