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automatic train control

automatic train control noun: 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.

Noun

automatic train control (uncountable)

  1. 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: […].1957 January, “Modernisation Plan Progress”, in Railway Magazine, page 16
    Synonyms:
    ATC

Synonyms of automatic train control

Questions about automatic train control

What does automatic train control mean?
Automatic train control means 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.
What part of speech is automatic train control?
Automatic train control is a noun.

Words near automatic train control in the dictionary

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  2. automatic teller
  3. automatic teller machine
  4. automatic teller machines
  5. automatic tellers
  6. automatic train control
  7. automatic transmission
  8. automatic transmissions
  9. automatic writing
  10. automatic writings
  11. automatical

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