AWS

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AWS is a train protection and warning system used on railways to alert drivers to signal aspects and speed restrictions, enhancing operational safety.

All labels observed (1)

Label Occurrences
AWS canonical 35

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Statements (30)

Predicate Object
instanceOf train protection system
warning system
aimsTo improve railway safety
support driver situational awareness
alerts train drivers
alertsTo signal aspects
speed restrictions
canTrigger audible horn
automatic brake application if not acknowledged
visual indication
fullName Automatic Warning System
hasComponent audible warning device
indication in driver’s cab
on-board equipment
track-mounted equipment
hasEffect reduces risk of overspeeding
reduces risk of signals passed at danger
monitors permanent speed restrictions
signal indications ahead of train
temporary speed restrictions
operatesBy track-to-train communication
relatedTo lineside signalling
speed supervision on railways
train braking systems
requiresResponseFrom train driver
typeOf automatic train protection subsystem
usedFor driver warning
enhancing operational safety
train protection
usedOn railways

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Referenced by (35)

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British Rail Class 397 safetySystem AWS
subject linked to: Class 397 Civity EMU
TPWS worksWith AWS
Sprinter safetySystems AWS
British Rail Class 360 safetySystem AWS
subject linked to: Class 360 Desiro
British Rail Class 730 safetySystem AWS
subject linked to: Class 730 Aventra
British Rail Class 390 trainProtectionSystem AWS
subject linked to: Class 390 Pendolino
British Rail Class 745 safetySystem AWS
subject linked to: Class 745 EMU
British Rail Class 755 safetySystem AWS
subject linked to: Class 755 bi-mode multiple unit
British Rail Class 345 hasSafetySystem AWS
subject linked to: Class 345 Aventra
British Rail Class 800 safetySystem AWS
subject linked to: Class 800 trains