ATC
Automatic Train Control. A system of cab signals and other safety features for which specially equipped locomotives are required. If a train exceeds the permissible speed for a given signal indication, the brakes are automatically applied.
ATS ...
(ATC) A term covering systems designed to assist the engineer and provide against mishandling or misinterpretation of signals. These systems range from simple cab warning systems to fully automatic control.
Automatic Train Stop System ...
ATC (Automatic Train Control) Train movement controlled outside of the train, usually from the Control Room. ATD (Average Travel Distance) Used by Transportation planners to compute anticipate ridership. For postwar U.S.
See also our Signalling Pages Automatic Train Control (ATC) The system for automatically controlling train movements and directing train operations.
Automatic Train Control (ATC)
A system which automatically applies brakes when the speed of the train exceeds a prescribed rate, ...
Automatic Train Control (ATC)
An early system invented by the Great Western Railway in 1910 to give drivers an audio warning of the status of the signal ahead.
Automatic Warning System (AWS) ...
 See also: Engine, Switch, Standard, Class, Train
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