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EXTRA TRAIN [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
  • Rail Traffic Control
  • Rail Transport Operations
DEF

A train that is not included in a timetable schedule and that is operated on demand, according to the needs of a service.

OBS

extra train: designation and definition officially approved by the Rail Terminology Approval Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Circulation des trains
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)
DEF

Train qui ne figure pas dans un horaire d'indicateur et qui est mis en marche à la demande, en fonction des besoins d'un service.

OBS

train facultatif : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie ferroviaire.

Spanish

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