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SUBSIDIARY TRACK [1 record]

Record 1 2015-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
  • Rail Transport Operations
OBS

Considering train operations, "subsidiary tracks" mean tracks other than main tracks.

OBS

subsidiary track: term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
  • Exploitation (Transport par rail)
DEF

Voie autre qu'une voie principale, permettant d'assurer les manœuvres, les circulations diverses entre les chantiers, le chargement ou le déchargement des wagons, le classement des wagons, etc.

OBS

voie de service : terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Spanish

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