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Record 1 2020-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
  • Railroad Maintenance
DEF

The three dimensional configuration of the track structure.

OBS

[The track geometry is] generally defined in terms of gauge, alignment, surface, and cross-level.

OBS

track geometry: term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
  • Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
DEF

Ensemble des principales caractéristiques géométriques que la voie [présente], notamment en ce qui a trait au nivellement transversal, au nivellement longitudinal, au dressage, à l'écartement et au dévers.

OBS

géométrie de la voie; état géométrique de la voie : termes uniformisés par CP Rail.

Spanish

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