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CROSSING WARNING SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Railroad Safety
  • Signalling (Rail Transport)
  • Road Networks
  • Rail Networks
CONT

An activation failure is the failure of an active highway-rail grade crossing warning system to indicate the approach of a train at least 20 seconds prior to the train's arrival at the crossing, or to indicate the presence of a train occupying the crossing, unless the crossing is provided with an alternative means of active warning to highway users of approaching trains.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)
  • Réseaux routiers
  • Réseaux ferroviaires

Spanish

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