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Record 1 1988-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Works (Railroads)
  • Protection of Life
OBS

PLNO, 053217.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ouvrages d'art (Voies ferrées)
  • Sécurité des personnes
DEF

Plate-forme ménagée au milieu d'un pont ferroviaire, sur le côté, et destinée à servir de refuge aux personnes qui y travaillent, au moment du passage d'un train.

OBS

Le même aménagement, mais dans un tunnel, s'appelle une niche.

Key term(s)
  • niche

Spanish

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