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Record 1 1987-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Traffic Control
  • Rail Transport
CONT

On engines so equipped, the headlight will be dimmed [when] approaching, meeting or passing points ...

OBS

passing point: term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation des trains
  • Transport par rail
CONT

Les locomotives qui peuvent le faire doivent mettre le phare avant en veilleuse (...) à l'approche des points de croisement et de dépassement (...)

OBS

point de dépassement : terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Spanish

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