signal box

UK
/ˈsɪɡnəl bɒks/
US
/ˈsɪɡnəl bɑks/

Translations

signal boxnoun
signal boxes
pl
UK
/ˈsɪɡnəl bɒks/
US
/ˈsɪɡnəl bɑks/
poste d'aiguillageChemins de fer.
The signal box was manned by an experienced operator who ensured the safe passage of trains through the junction.
Le poste d'aiguillage était occupé par un opérateur expérimenté qui assurait le passage sûr des trains à travers le nœud ferroviaire.
Additional translations
cabine d'aiguillageVariante descriptive, plus rare.
Synonyms
signal cabin
signal control room
signal station
interlocking tower

Definitions

signal boxnoun
A building or structure from which railway signals and points are controlled.
The signal box was manned by an experienced operator who ensured the safe passage of trains through the junction.