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ACTIVE GRADE CROSSING [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling (Rail Transport)
  • Signalling (Road Transport)
CONT

An active grade crossing is equipped with electronic traffic control systems. Electronic traffic control systems use a combination of railway crossing signs, flashing lights, bells, gates and traffic signal pre-emption to alert motorists of an approaching train.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)
  • Signalisation routière
CONT

Un passage à niveau actif est muni de dispositifs électroniques de contrôle de la circulation. De tels dispositifs utilisent une combinaison de panneaux «passage à niveau», de feux clignotants, de cloches, de barrières et une interconnexion des feux de circulation pour avertir les automobilistes d’un train qui approche à un passage à niveau.

Spanish

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