Centralized Traffic Control

Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) A traffic control system whereby train movements are directed through remote control of switches and signals from a central control panel, ...

Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) A block system that uses blocks signal indications to authorize train movements. Center Sill ...

Centralized Traffic Control The dispatcher operates the CTC machine. It directly controls signals and switches along its portion of the line. The dispatcher plans moves based on indicator lights showing the positions of trains.

CTC-Centralized Traffic Control. The manipulation of automatic and/or cab signals and power operated switches from a central location where signals supersede the superiority of trains.

CTC (Centralized Traffic Control) Train dispatching conducted at one location for several or all of a railroad's designated operating divisions. Culvert A passageway under tracks for the drainage of water.

Centralized traffic control (CTC) (US, AU): a system in which signals and switches for a given area of track are controlled from a centralized location. May or may not be computerized.

Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) A remotely controlled block signal system under which train movements are authorized by block signals whose indicators supersede the superiority of trains. Chain Gang ...

Car Toad, Car Tonk Car inspector who checked the condition f freight and passenger cars and conducted the air brake tests Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) A remotely controlled block signal system under which train movements are authorized by block ...

This entire set up used to be hand operated switches but was upgraded in the latter 90's to a control point when this portion of the railroad was equipped with Centralized Traffic Control.

See also: Track, Engine, Switch, Point, Station