OnStation
OnStation is a generic term used in several industries to denote activities, systems, or services that are performed, hosted, or accessed directly at a fixed location rather than remotely. The concept originated in telecommunications and broadcasting, where “on‑station” referred to equipment and personnel located at a transmission site, in contrast to remote or satellite facilities. Over time the phrase has been adopted in fields such as transportation, information technology, and entertainment.
In broadcasting, an on‑station operation typically includes the transmitter, antenna array, control room, and engineering staff
In transportation, on‑station services refer to amenities and functions provided within a railway, subway, or bus
In the information‑technology sector, on‑station computing describes hardware or software that runs locally on a device
The on‑station approach is valued for its immediacy, security, and control over critical operations, though it