One Person Train Operation

One Person Train Operation

One Person Train Operation is a rapid transit system that is operated by the motorman alone without conductors.

It is in use in many newer rapid transit systems because of the advancement in technology like automatic train control. The motorman can also operate the train manually in an emergency.


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