Bt signal box, Railway signal box in Bytom, Poland
Bt signal box is a steel structure in Bytom standing beside the railway tracks with contemporary architectural design. The building houses control mechanisms for managing train movements and coordinating rail traffic across the network.
This structure was built in 1935 during a period of major railway expansion across Poland. It demonstrates the technological advances in train control systems that were being implemented during this era of infrastructure growth.
The signal box represents an important example of industrial heritage in Silesia, demonstrating the evolution of railway infrastructure in the region.
The site can be viewed from the exterior and offers a chance to observe railway architecture and infrastructure in operation. Visitors should be aware this is an active railway location where safety guidelines must be respected at all times.
This building was officially recognized as an immovable monument in June 2023 and added to Poland's industrial heritage register. The designation highlights its importance in documenting the country's technological evolution.
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