automatic train control

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automatic train control

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  1. uncountable A train protection system that involves a speed control mechanism in response to external inputs. For example, a system could effect an emergency brake application if the driver does not react to a signal at danger. Plans are being made for automatic train control to be provided on the main traffic routes throughout the country. During the period 1956-1962, the following routes will be equipped: […].

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@misc{automatic_train_control_2026,
  title = {automatic train control},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/automatic%20train%20control},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}