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Technical articles on CBTC
Procurement, agency case studies, technical deep-dives, standards, and operations — drawn from the manuscript of Communications-Based Train Control and twenty years of US deployment experience. New articles ship two or three times a week.
How to Write a CBTC RFP That Doesn't Lock You Into One Vendor
A practical framework for US transit agencies drafting a Communications-Based Train Control procurement that preserves competition for the next 30 years. Drawn from twenty years of US deployment experience.
comparativeSiemens Trainguard MT vs Alstom Urbalis: Architecture Compared
A neutral architectural comparison of Siemens Trainguard MT and Alstom Urbalis CBTC platforms, oriented to US transit agency procurement decisions.
definitionalWhat Is Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC)? A 2026 Plain-English Guide
Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) explained for US transit professionals: what it is, how it works, why agencies adopt it, and where it stands in 2026.