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Term of the Road Dictionary

control centre

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Structures Tunnels
  • Definition : Operation centre dedicated to controlling and coordinating the operation of a tunnel and to maintaining communication between operating personnel and other relevant agencies, where required.

Betriebszentrale

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
  • Theme : Kunstbauten (syn. Ingenieurbauwerke DE; syn.Ingenierubau AT) Tunnel
  • Definition : Zentralstelle zur Überwachung und Koordination des Tunnelbetriebes und, wenn notwendig, zur Aufrechterhaltung der Kommunikation zwischen Betreiberpersonal und anderen involvierten Behörden.
  • Abbreviation : ÜZ
  • Synonyms : Überwachungszentrale (AT) / Überwachungs- und Leitzentrale (CH)