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"ref": "1995 February 12, krjo...@ulkyvx.louisville.edu, “Monitoring CSX and NS in Louisville, KY”, in rec.railroad (Usenet):",
"text": "The control of NS yards in Lousiville is a first step of CTCing the entire line from Danville to Prinston.",
"type": "quote"
},
{
"ref": "1997 May 10, Kevin013, “Should CalTrain Drop \"Push-Pull\" Operating?”, in ba.transportation (Usenet):",
"text": "This is something of a stretch. Yes, CalTrain is already safe, but, like I said, it is behind the times compared to other railroads. Part of improving service will involve CTCing the whole 47 miles of line.",
"type": "quote"
},
{
"ref": "1999 July 3, Erich Houchens, “NYC, PRR and CTC”, in misc.transport.rail.americas (Usenet):",
"text": "Back in the early 80's when Amtrak was CTCing the Northeast corridor the operators union (BRAC) notified Amtrak that only they could operate CTC on ex PRR lines.",
"type": "quote"
}
],
"glosses": [
"Install or convert to Centralized Traffic Control."
],
"raw_glosses": [
"(informal) Install or convert to Centralized Traffic Control."
],
"tags": [
"informal"
]
}
],
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