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Record 1 1993-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Weights (Transport.)
  • Rail Traffic Control
DEF

An allowance made for differences in weights due to variations in scales or inherent nature of goods.

OBS

Term used in the centralized management of CN freight traffic called TRACS (Traffic Reporting and Controlling System).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Transports)
  • Circulation des trains
DEF

Écart acceptable de poids en raison de variations entre les balances ou de la nature des marchandises.

OBS

Terme utilisé dans le système de gestion centralisée du trafic marchandises du CN appelé système TRACS.

Spanish

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