Hitacky IET
New Member
Most computer controlled trains operate use a Train Control Management System (TCMS) and a majority of faults can be fixed by a simple restart of the TCMS.
My question is how often do TCMS systems get periodically restarted? Once a day? Once a week? Once a month?
Like most personal computers and smartphones, a good restart can clear a multitude of issues including faults, errors, memory clearance and operational lag.
Traction motor fault? Restart the TCMS.
Engines dropped out? Restart the TCMS.
Pantograph ripped off? Restart the TCMS.
Wheels nicked by local scroats? Restart the TCMS.

My question is how often do TCMS systems get periodically restarted? Once a day? Once a week? Once a month?
Like most personal computers and smartphones, a good restart can clear a multitude of issues including faults, errors, memory clearance and operational lag.
Traction motor fault? Restart the TCMS.
Engines dropped out? Restart the TCMS.
Pantograph ripped off? Restart the TCMS.
Wheels nicked by local scroats? Restart the TCMS.
