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By means of the CTBC systems, the exact position of a train is known more precisely than with the regular signaling systems. This results in a more efficient and safe way to manage the railway traffic. Metros and other railway systems are able to improve headways while maintaining or even improving safety. The main objective of the CTBC is to increase capacity by reducing the time interval (headway) between trains. Traditional signaling systems detect trains in discrete sections of the track called'blocks', each protected by signals that prevent a train from entering an occupied block.