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CBTC: Communications-Based Train Control
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An MTA video on communications-based train control, the system meant to replace the New York City subway's century-old signaling. It also shows the mechanical interlocks and signals in use today.
Cited as a view into how outdated and error-prone NYC subway signaling is, and how antique interlocking systems work.
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