CTC
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001486
Centralized Traffic Control, a system that allows dispatchers to remotely control railway signals and track switches over a large territory from a central location. This technology improves operational efficiency, reduces train delays, and enhances safety by providing real-time oversight of train movements. CTC systems typically use a graphical interface to display track occupancy and signal indications.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001486 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Translations | German: CTC; Spanish: CTC; French: CTC |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Centralized Traffic Control, a system that allows dispatchers to remotely control railway signals and track switches over a large territory from a central location. This technology improves operational efficiency, reduces train delays, and enhances safety by providing real-time oversight of train movements. CTC systems typically use a graphical interface to display track occupancy and signal indications.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ctc/"
}
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