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CBTC: Communications-Based Train Control

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CBTC: Communications-Based Train Control

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Cited as a view into how outdated and error-prone NYC subway signaling is, and how antique interlocking systems work.

6 Hacker News mentions · 2015–2022

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