The Altstetten operator's view, using the ILTIS traffic control system, of the trackage outside his window

North is roughly down; Zurich is to the left and Dietikon to the right

Track sections in red are occupied and those in green are reserved by a train; its number appears in the same color. (Sections in white are unreserved.) With the ILTIS system, the Altstetten operator can set up routes for trains, and temporarily put track sections out of service, as required.

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Display at Altstetten control centerReserved for train 18947Occupied by train 1867Signal at "halt" for train 29824Reserved for eastbound train 29824Occupied by eastbound train 18947Line to city of ZugZurich-Altstetten stationReserved for westbound train 19242Occupied by train 1470Reserved for westbound train 1470Reserved for eastbound train 1867Access tracks to Herden maintenance facilityCrossoversAccess tracks into Zurich-Mülligen freight yardSignals showing "halt"Signals showing "halt"Signals showing "halt"Signals showing "halt"

Date of photo: March 8, 2001

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