Signal box

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005271",
  "term": "Signal box",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A building or cabin housing the levers, switches, and control panels used by a signalman to operate railway signals and points (switches). This facility controls train movements over a specific section of track, preventing collisions and managing traffic flow. Modern signal boxes often incorporate computerized control systems.",
  "synonyms": [
    "signal cabin",
    "signal tower"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Stellwerk",
    "es": "caseta de señales",
    "fr": "poste d'aiguillage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/signal-box/"
}