Cab signal
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000895
An in-cab display system that provides train operators with continuous information about track conditions and speed restrictions directly inside the locomotive. This system supplements or replaces wayside signals, enhancing safety and operational efficiency, especially in adverse weather conditions. Cab signals often integrate with automatic train control systems to enforce speed limits.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000895 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| See also | Cab signalling |
| Translations | German: Kabinensignal; Spanish: señal de cabina; French: signal de cabine |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000895",
"term": "Cab signal",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "An in-cab display system that provides train operators with continuous information about track conditions and speed restrictions directly inside the locomotive. This system supplements or replaces wayside signals, enhancing safety and operational efficiency, especially in adverse weather conditions. Cab signals often integrate with automatic train control systems to enforce speed limits.",
"subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
"see_also": [
"cab signalling"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Kabinensignal",
"es": "señal de cabina",
"fr": "signal de cabine"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/cab-signal/"
}
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