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CLOSURE RAIL [2 records]

Record 1 2015-01-13

English

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

Plug rails are used to replace and span a rail defect in CWR [continuous welded rail]. The plug rail is normally temporarily fastened in place by joint bar connections until the plug rail can be welded in place.

French

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

Bout de rail, généralement d'une longueur de 3 à 4 mètres, servant à faire des réparations d'urgence.

CONT

En revanche, les circulations sont bloquées si les dégâts sont trop importants. La réparation du rail prend au moins une heure. Les agents d'équipements placent ce que l'on appelle un coupon de rail, c'est-à-dire un morceau de rail, à l'endroit de la cassure. Ils enlèvent les parties abîmées, tranchent puis soudent le coupon de rail.

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
DEF

A rail located between the points and the frog in a turnout.

OBS

closure rail: term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
DEF

Rail situé entre l'aiguillage et le cœur de croisement, dans un branchement.

OBS

rail intermédiaire : terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Spanish

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