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Record 1 2017-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling (Rail Transport)
  • Railroad Safety
DEF

A low signal used as a block or interlocking signal.

OBS

dwarf signal: standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
DEF

Signal de commande des manœuvres et mouvements de trains.

DEF

Signal bas utilisé comme signal de canton ou d'enclenchement.

OBS

signal nain : normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale.

Spanish

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