Automatic train protection

Automatic train protection (ATP) is the generic term for train protection systems that continually check that the speed of a train is compatible with the permitted speed allowed by signalling, including automatic stop at certain signal aspects. If it is not, ATP activates an emergency brake to stop the train.^[1]

For British Rail's implementation of ATP, see Automatic Train Protection (United Kingdom).

ATP switchboard in a Taiwan Railways Administration DR2700 series carriage

Automatic Train Protection notice on a First Great Western InterCity 125

See also

• Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System
• Anti Collision Device
• Automatic Warning System
• Automatische treinbeïnvloeding (ATB)
• British Rail's ATP system
• Continuous Automatic Warning System (CAWS)
• EBICAB
• European Train Control System (ETCS)
• Kavach
• Positive Train Control (PTC)
• Punktförmige Zugbeeinflussung (PZB)
• Train Protection & Warning System
• Train Warning System

References

1. "ERA Glossary". ERA.Europa.eu. Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 May 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2023.