Author(s)

T. Koseki, Z. Yang, L. Kovudhikulrungsri & S. Sone

Abstract

State variable estimation and active steering control of independently motored wheels for on-board turnout T. Koseki', Z. P. Yang', L. Kovudhikulrangsri', & S. Sone* ^Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan. ^Department of Electrical Engineering, Kogakuin University, Japan. Abstract Very short headway train operation is required for realizing better urban transport services in recent years. The very short train operation at a turnout will enable various novel methods of train operation., e.g., non-stop operation of certain coaches while the rest part of the train stops after decoupling in its approach to a station, and more efficient usage of coaches by frequent coupling/ decoupling vehicles at many junctions. This type of operation has been restricted by uncertainty of existing wayside turnout devices. The authors briefly explain the advantage of the on-board switching from the system's point of view. Steering through a

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