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Open Mathematics - for iPod/iPhone

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The Severn Valley Railway is one of Britain's best known steam railways. Over much of its length, there is only a single track, with passing points at various points along the line. As with any commercial rail operation, the timetable needs to meet passenger needs and health and safety requirements. The five video tracks in this album follow the work of railway employees as they monitor and develop the service to suit passenger demand and ensure safety systems are in place. The material forms part of the course MU120 Open Mathematics.
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Episodes

Running Trains Safely

Steam trains in the valley of the River Severn - ensuring the train service meets customer demand and ensures safety.

Dec 11, 20083 min

Transcript -- Running Trains Safely

Transcript -- Steam trains in the valley of the River Severn - ensuring the train service meets customer demand and ensures safety.

Dec 11, 2008

Journeys as Graphs

The timetable in action and the practical challenges a timetabler faces. Representing a journey as a position-time graph.

Dec 11, 20088 min

Transcript -- Journeys as Graphs

Transcript -- The timetable in action and the practical challenges a timetabler faces. Representing a journey as a position-time graph.

Dec 11, 2008

Synchronising Crossing Times

How to keep numerous trains on schedule. Analysing the timetable and synchronising cross over points.

Dec 11, 20083 min

Additional Safety Measures

Track tokens and train safety. Creating gaps for special excursions within the regular timetable.

Dec 11, 20085 min

Making Timetables from Graphs

Creating a timetable and identifying extra slots on an existing timetable for a more frequent service.

Dec 11, 20084 min
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