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TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rail Traffic Control
- Subway
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- train control system
1, record 1, English, train%20control%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the hardware and software equipment that monitor train locations and movements in order to ensure safety. 2, record 1, English, - train%20control%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In case of hazardous situations, train control systems prevent train collisions by notifying dispatchers and train drivers, for example, when the distance between trains is critical. 2, record 1, English, - train%20control%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In addition, the train control system will automatically close tracks if it detects an intrusion or cannot verify the safety of all vehicles in the track section. 3, record 1, English, - train%20control%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation des trains
- Métro
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de contrôle des trains
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20trains
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- système de contrôle ferroviaire 2, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20ferroviaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] équipement qui permet de contrôler le trafic ferroviaire. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20trains
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le principal objectif de ce système est de veiller à maintenir un espacement sécuritaire entre chacun des trains. Il est composé de différents appareils, disposés le long des voies et à bord des voitures, permettant notamment de détecter l'emplacement des trains. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20trains
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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