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CROSSING SURFACE [1 record]

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Record 1 2018-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
  • Road Networks
DEF

[A plane surface that consists in] planking, pavement, or other suitable material placed between the rails and to the ends of the [railway track] ties for the full width of [a] road crossing.

OBS

[A] crossing surface can be made of lumber, asphalt, concrete, rubber, or other elastomeric material.

OBS

crossing surface: term officially approved by the Rail Terminology Approval Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
  • Réseaux routiers
DEF

Surface plane constituée d'un platelage, d'asphalte ou de tout autre matériau placé entre les rails et aux extrémités des traverses [de voie ferrée] sur la pleine largeur [d'un] passage à niveau.

OBS

surface de croisement : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie ferroviaire.

Spanish

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