Impact of Data Link Technology on Railroad Dispatching Operations

by U.S. Department of Transportation

The ability of dispatchers to communicate effectively with train crews and roadway workers impacts the safety and productivity of railroad operations. Voice radio channels have become increasingly congested as railroad traffic has increased and operations centers become more centralized. Data link represents a potential solution to supplement voice radio. Data link communication differs from voice radio because the information is digitally coded and discretely addressed. Digital coding allows many new options in providing communications better tailored to employee needs.

76 pages, Paperback

First published November 12, 2013