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TRACK SHOULDER [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-04-16

English

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

The portion of subgrade lying between the ballast-covered portion and the ditch in cuts, and the top of slope on embankments.

OBS

roadbed shoulder; track shoulder: terms officially approved by the Canadian National (CN).

OBS

roadbed shoulder; subgrade shoulder: terms officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
OBS

épaulement de voie; banquette de voie : termes uniformisés par le Canadien National (CN).

OBS

accotement de la plate-forme; accotement : termes uniformisés par CP Rail.

Spanish

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