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Record 1 1992-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Transport Operations
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
  • Shunting Operations (Railroads)
DEF

A point where a car is left temporarily for loading or unloading and for forwarding at a later date.

OBS

stop-off: Term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd.

OBS

"Stopoff" has been standardized by the CGSB.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
  • Triage (Chemins de fer)
DEF

Lieu où un wagon est laissé temporairement pour y être chargé ou déchargé avant son acheminement ultérieur.

OBS

escale : Terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Ltée et normalisé par l'ONGC.

Spanish

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