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SWITCH POINT DETECTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Traffic Control
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
CONT

... specially designed devices called switch point detectors are used to determine the position of switches.

French

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

Dispositif qui sert à déterminer la position d'une aiguille.

OBS

Ce dispositif est relié à un automate vocal qui transmet un message verbal indiquant la position de l'aiguille à l'équipe de train.

Spanish

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