A SCHEME FOR INSTALLING C.T.C. ON THE CHEAP

Centralised traffic control is almost invariably introduced in under-developed countries to increase the capacity of busy sections of line. Indeed, the associated reduction in station staff can be an embarrassment rather than an advantage where high unemployment is a problem. David Thornber points out that c.t.c. can be introduced at perhaps one-fifth of the present cost if it is regarded only as a better means of communication between the controller and signalmen, while still achieving the desired increase in line capacity.

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• Authors:
  • Thornber, D
• Publication Date: 1972-11

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 416-419
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 128
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Centralized traffic control; Signaling
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00044052
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways Board
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 15 1976 12:00AM