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ELECTRIC STAFF [1 record]

Record 1 1980-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling (Rail Transport)
  • Rail Traffic Control
OBS

On portions of the railway so specified (...) the use of the main track, will be governed by the electric staff block system. Possession of a staff supersedes superiority of trains for train movements.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)
  • Circulation des trains
OBS

Dans certaines parties du réseau désignées (...) le cantonnement par bâton-pilote électrique règle l'utilisation de la voie principale. La possession du bâton l'emporte sur la supériorité des trains quand il s'agit de la circulation des trains.

Spanish

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