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{{Short description|Railway signal interlocking using computers}}
'''Computer-based interlocking''' is [[railway signal]] [[interlocking]] implemented with [[computer]]s, rather than using older technologies such as [[relays]] or [[mechanics]].
 
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CBIs are mostly implemented in two parts; a section that implements the safety and failsafe requirements, and a second section that implements "non-vital" controls and indications.
The European unionUnion is working towards an EU standard within this area, called [[ERTMS]].
 
== Brands ==
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* [[Solid State Interlocking|SSI]] (Solid State Interlocking) - [[British Rail|BR]], [[Invensys]], [[GEC-General Signal]]
* [[MircrolokMicrolok II]]
* [[Smartlock]]
* Westlock
* Germany - Alister CBI from Funkwerk IT <ref>[[Railway Gazette International]] of July 2012, page 18</ref>
 
== Interface between different brands ==