Track collision avoidance control system

A track collision avoidance control system comprising:

• a warning indication system comprising a transmitter operable to transmit a signal containing information pertaining to a potentially dangerous condition about a track section;
• and
• a communication system located on an oncoming train, the communication system comprising a receiver that receives the information, wherein the communication system
• selects from a predetermined set of commands regarding an avoidance action to be taken to avoid the potentially dangerous condition.

A method for providing positive train control for avoiding potentially dangerous conditions about a section of track, the method comprising:

• locating a warning indication system about a section of track subject to a potentially dangerous condition, the warning indication system comprising a transmitter operable to transmit a signal comprising information pertaining to the potentially dangerous condition;
• linking the transmitter to a receiver, the receiver being part of a communication system located onboard an oncoming train;
• interfacing the communication system with an onboard control system of the train;
• causing the transmitter to transmit the signal to the receiver on the train;
• and
• utilizing the signal to facilitate an avoidance action to be taken relative to the train based on the information in the signal to avoid the potentially dangerous condition.