Train protection system

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A train protection system is a safety-critical combination of technical equipment and processes that monitor railway signals and tracks, verify and enforce train movement commands, and ensure timely braking to protect trains from dangerous situations such as signal overruns, incorrect authorizations, and excessive speeds.

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