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SYSTEME AVERTISSEMENT AUTOMATIQUE BORD [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Railroad Safety
  • Rail Traffic Control
CONT

Train drivers on most European lines are informed of approaching warnings and cautions through the use of an AWS (automatic warning system). As the train reaches a certain point on the track a non-contact inductor sends a signal which is detected in the driver's cab. An audible or visual alarm then activates to alert the driver who then needs to acknowledge the signal otherwise the brakes are applied.

OBS

on-board automatic warning system: term officially approved by the Rail Terminology Approval Committee.

Key term(s)
  • onboard automatic warning system
  • onboard AWS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
  • Circulation des trains
OBS

système d'avertissement automatique de bord : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie ferroviaire.

Spanish

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