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A system for controlling train movement uses a distributed architecture. Wayside controllers receive signals from individual trains, including position information derived from a navigation system. The wayside controllers interface with a central train control network, and coordinate local train mov

A system for controlling train movement uses a distributed architecture. Wayside controllers receive signals from individual trains, including position information derived from a navigation system. The wayside controllers interface with a central train control network, and coordinate local train movement including the issuance of incremental authorities.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for controlling movement of a train in a track network, the system comprising:a central train control network;a plurality of wayside controllers, each said wayside controller adapted to interface with the central train control network, and adapted to issue increm

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for controlling movement of a train in a track network, the system comprising:a central train control network;a plurality of wayside controllers, each said wayside controller adapted to interface with the central train control network, and adapted to issue incremental movement authority to the train, wherein each said wayside controller issues incremental movement authority for only a designated section of said track network;a data network switch coordinating a transition of the incremental movement authority between adjacent said wayside controllers when the incremental movement authority spans parts of more than one said designated section of said track network; anda train data radio adapted to transmit train position information from the train to at least one of the wayside controllers.