Centralized Traffic Control

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Centralized_Traffic_Control
GPTKB entity
Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:railway_signaling_system
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:CTC
gptkbp:allows real-time monitoring of train positions
gptkbp:component gptkb:control_panel
signals
track circuits
communication lines
switch machines
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:General_Railway_Signal_Company
gptkbp:enables automatic route setting
remote control of signals
remote control of track switches
gptkbp:firstReleased 1927
gptkbp:improves railway safety
railway efficiency
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:monitors train dispatcher
gptkbp:purpose to control train movements from a central location
gptkbp:reduces human error
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Positive_Train_Control
railway signaling
Automatic Block Signaling
interlocking
gptkbp:replacedBy manual block systems
gptkbp:usedBy freight railroads
passenger railroads
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Route_Control_System
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Centralized Traffic Control