Conversion to One-Person Operation of Rapid-Transit Trains

摘要

The study was concerned with identifying and evaluating the issues or problems (and possible solutions) that must be addressed in contemplating conversion of the older U.S. heavy-rail rapid-transit systems with two-person operation of multiple-unit trains to one-person operation. Development of a framework of converting a specific system, line, or service from two- to one-person operation was also included. Based on the findings of the study, it is believed that while there are many problems to be resolved, conversion of many of the six older U.S. heavy-rail rapid-transit systems with two-person operation of multiple-unit trains to one-person operation is feasible.