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This paper describes the in-cab signalling systems used on Eurostar trains. It categorizes them in terms of their function as basic signal repetition systems (AWS, BRS and TBL1), beacon-based speed supervision systems (KVB and TBL2) and continuous in-cab signalling systems (TVM) and reviews their relative merits. The aim of the paper is to enable the reader to recognize the three generic groups of in-cab signalling systems and understand the philosopy behind the systems within each group.

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in-cab signalling Eurostar AWS BRS KVB TBL TVM

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Safe passage to Europe—Eurostar's in-cab signalling systems

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