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Saturday, January 5, 1974
K.C.R. TO INSTALL MODERN SIGNALLING SYSTEM
The Kowloon-Canton Railway is to install a modern electricel
signalling system between Tai Po Kau and Lowu stations to replace the
existing mechanically-operated system.
The new system will be complemented by two similar ones to be
installed between Hung Hom and Sha Tin.
Financial approval has been given to the project which is
estimated to cost about $4 million.
Tenders will be invited shortly through the Crown Agents in
Britain for the supply and installation of the equipment.
The new signalling system, called Central Traffic Control, is
to be conveniently operated at a central switch-board which is connected
to all signals along the railway line.
It employs colour light signals in place of semaphore signals
presently used.
Commenting on the new signalling system, a spokesman for the
Kowloon-Canton Railway said: "By co-ordinating the signals at the
switch-board, train services will be better regulated and delay of trains
will be reduced to a minimum."
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