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FREIGHT TRAIN [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Railroad Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Train Brake Rules
1, record 1, English, Train%20Brake%20Rules
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Railway Freight and Passenger Train Brake Inspection and Safety Rules 1, record 1, English, Railway%20Freight%20and%20Passenger%20Train%20Brake%20Inspection%20and%20Safety%20Rules
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Train Brake Rules: short title. 2, record 1, English, - Train%20Brake%20Rules
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Railway Freight and Passenger Train Brake Inspection and Safety Rules : long title. 2, record 1, English, - Train%20Brake%20Rules
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Rail-way Freight and Passenger Train Brake Inspection and Safety Rules
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Règlement sur les freins de train
1, record 1, French, R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20les%20freins%20de%20train
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Règlement relatif à l'inspection et à la sécurité des freins sur les trains de marchandises et de voyageurs 1, record 1, French, R%C3%A8glement%20relatif%20%C3%A0%20l%27inspection%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20des%20freins%20sur%20les%20trains%20de%20marchandises%20et%20de%20voyageurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement sur les freins de train : titre abrégé. 2, record 1, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20les%20freins%20de%20train
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Règlement relatif à l'inspection et à la sécurité des freins sur les trains de marchandises et de voyageurs : titre intégral. 2, record 1, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20les%20freins%20de%20train
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- freight train
1, record 2, English, freight%20train
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
freight train : an item in the "Rail Transportation Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - freight%20train
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- train de marchandises
1, record 2, French, train%20de%20marchandises
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
train de marchandises : objet de la classe «Équipement de transport ferroviaire» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 2, French, - train%20de%20marchandises
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-03-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- distributed power
1, record 3, English, distributed%20power
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- DP 2, record 3, English, DP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With distributed power(DP), a locomotive can be placed in the middle of a freight train and remotely controlled from the lead locomotive. 3, record 3, English, - distributed%20power
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- traction répartie
1, record 3, French, traction%20r%C3%A9partie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- TR 2, record 3, French, TR
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grâce à la traction répartie, une locomotive peut être placée en milieu de train de marchandises et commandée à distance de la locomotive de tête. 3, record 3, French, - traction%20r%C3%A9partie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-02-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- proximity detection device
1, record 4, English, proximity%20detection%20device
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PDD 1, record 4, English, PDD
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The company], a freight railway operating over its own right of way with one person operations, has installed a proximity detection device(PDD) on its trains and maintenance-of-way and hi-rail machines … During normal operation, the PDD provides an audible and visual alarm to the [locomotive] operator when another equipped vehicle is within eight, five and three miles of track range … For a train, the alarm must be acknowledged by the engineer within a certain amount of time or penalty braking application will occur on the train. 2, record 4, English, - proximity%20detection%20device
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- appareil de détection de proximité
1, record 4, French, appareil%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20proximit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ADP 1, record 4, French, ADP
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-05-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- River and Sea Navigation
- Rail Traffic Control
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
1, record 5, English, Railway%20traffic%20controllers%20and%20marine%20traffic%20regulators
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Railway traffic controllers co-ordinate passenger and freight train traffic on railways. They are employed by rail transport companies. Marine traffic regulators monitor and regulate coastal and inland marine traffic within assigned waterways. They are employed by port, harbour, canal and lock authorities and by the Canadian Coast Guard. 1, record 5, English, - Railway%20traffic%20controllers%20and%20marine%20traffic%20regulators
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2275: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 5, English, - Railway%20traffic%20controllers%20and%20marine%20traffic%20regulators
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Railway traffic controlers and marine traffic regulators
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Circulation des trains
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Contrôleurs/contrôleuses de la circulation ferroviaire et régulateurs/régulatrices de la circulation maritime
1, record 5, French, Contr%C3%B4leurs%2Fcontr%C3%B4leuses%20de%20la%20circulation%20ferroviaire%20et%20r%C3%A9gulateurs%2Fr%C3%A9gulatrices%20de%20la%20circulation%20maritime
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les contrôleurs de la circulation ferroviaire coordonnent la circulation des trains de passagers et de marchandises sur les chemins de fer. Ils travaillent pour des sociétés de transport ferroviaire. Les régulateurs de la circulation maritime supervisent et réglementent la circulation maritime dans les voies navigables des eaux côtières et intérieures. Ils travaillent pour des administrations d'installations portuaires, des canaux, des écluses, ainsi que pour la Garde côtière canadienne. 1, record 5, French, - Contr%C3%B4leurs%2Fcontr%C3%B4leuses%20de%20la%20circulation%20ferroviaire%20et%20r%C3%A9gulateurs%2Fr%C3%A9gulatrices%20de%20la%20circulation%20maritime
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2275 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 5, French, - Contr%C3%B4leurs%2Fcontr%C3%B4leuses%20de%20la%20circulation%20ferroviaire%20et%20r%C3%A9gulateurs%2Fr%C3%A9gulatrices%20de%20la%20circulation%20maritime
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Rail Transport
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Railway conductors and brakemen/women
1, record 6, English, Railway%20conductors%20and%20brakemen%2Fwomen
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Railway conductors co-ordinate and supervise the activities of passenger and freight train crew members. Brakemen check train brakes and other systems and equipment prior to train run, and assist railway conductors in activities en route. They are employed by railway transport companies. 1, record 6, English, - Railway%20conductors%20and%20brakemen%2Fwomen
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
7362: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 6, English, - Railway%20conductors%20and%20brakemen%2Fwomen
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Transport par rail
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Chefs de train et serre-freins
1, record 6, French, Chefs%20de%20train%20et%20serre%2Dfreins
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les chefs de train coordonnent et supervisent les activités des membres de l'équipage des trains de passagers et de marchandises. Les serre-freins vérifient les freins et autres systèmes et équipement avant le départ du train et aident les chefs de train dans leurs activités en cours de route. Ils travaillent pour des compagnies de transport ferroviaire. 1, record 6, French, - Chefs%20de%20train%20et%20serre%2Dfreins
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
7362 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 6, French, - Chefs%20de%20train%20et%20serre%2Dfreins
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-08-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- freight train
1, record 7, English, freight%20train
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- goods train 2, record 7, English, goods%20train
correct, Great Britain
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
freight train : term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited(CPR). 3, record 7, English, - freight%20train
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
freight train : term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the Black Carbon Inventory and the Air Pollutant Emission Inventory Report. 3, record 7, English, - freight%20train
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- train de marchandises
1, record 7, French, train%20de%20marchandises
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- train marchandises 2, record 7, French, train%20marchandises
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
train de marchandises : terme uniformisé par le Chemin de fer Canadien Pacifique Limitée (CFCP). 3, record 7, French, - train%20de%20marchandises
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
train de marchandises : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre de l'inventaire de carbone noir et de l'Inventaire des émissions de polluants atmosphériques. 3, record 7, French, - train%20de%20marchandises
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo rodante (Ferrocarriles)
- Servicio de carga (Transporte ferroviario)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tren de mercancías
1, record 7, Spanish, tren%20de%20mercanc%C3%ADas
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-03-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- caboose
1, record 8, English, caboose
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- van 2, record 8, English, van
officially approved
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A car generally placed at the rear of a train which provides an office and quarters for the conductor and/or trainmen while in transit, and carrying the various supplies, tools, etc. used in freight train operations. 3, record 8, English, - caboose
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Designated by letter code "V" for data input or field reporting. 3, record 8, English, - caboose
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
caboose; van: terms officially approved by CP Rail. 4, record 8, English, - caboose
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fourgon de queue
1, record 8, French, fourgon%20de%20queue
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Véhicule ordinairement placé à l'arrière du train et servant au logement du personnel de service (chef ou agents de train) en cours de route, ainsi qu'au transport des provisions et d'outils divers. 2, record 8, French, - fourgon%20de%20queue
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Désigné par la lettre "V" aux fins de l'enregistrement des données wagons ou de l'établissement des rapports externes. 2, record 8, French, - fourgon%20de%20queue
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fourgon de queue : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 8, French, - fourgon%20de%20queue
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-01-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- air flow method
1, record 9, English, air%20flow%20method
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Train brake leakage test method that uses the brake pipe flow indicator/meter. 2, record 9, English, - air%20flow%20method
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Air Flow Method utilizes air flow into the brake pipe as shown on the Brake Pipe Flow Indicator along with a specified pressure at the rear of the train to qualify trains with respect to testing of Air Brakes.... The Air Flow Method will only be performed on freight trains with leading engines equipped with a pressure-maintaining feature and a Brake Pipe Flow Indicator which has been marked with an orange calibration line. 3, record 9, English, - air%20flow%20method
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- méthode basée sur le débit d'air
1, record 9, French, m%C3%A9thode%20bas%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20d%C3%A9bit%20d%27air
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode d'essai d'étanchéité de frein de train qui emploie l'indicateur de débit de conduite générale. 1, record 9, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20bas%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20d%C3%A9bit%20d%27air
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2009-02-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
- Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mixed train
1, record 10, English, mixed%20train
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- composite train 2, record 10, English, composite%20train
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A train that transports both freight and passengers. 3, record 10, English, - mixed%20train
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Regular scheduled trains containing both freight train cars moved in connection with freight traffic, and passenger train cars moved in connection with passenger traffic shall be defined as mixed trains. 4, record 10, English, - mixed%20train
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
- Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- train mixte
1, record 10, French, train%20mixte
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Train assurant à la fois le transport des voyageurs et des marchandises. 2, record 10, French, - train%20mixte
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
train mixte : terme uniformisé par le Chemin de fer Canadien Pacifique Limitée (CFCP). 3, record 10, French, - train%20mixte
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Servicio de carga (Transporte ferroviario)
- Servicio de pasajeros (Transporte ferroviario)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- tren mixto
1, record 10, Spanish, tren%20mixto
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Tren] de viajeros y mercancías. 1, record 10, Spanish, - tren%20mixto
Record 11 - internal organization data 2007-08-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- coil car
1, record 11, English, coil%20car
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Today flatcars are becoming increasingly used, especially in regards to container shipments, carried by well cars, which continue to grow in volume yearly. Keep on the lookout and on almost any mixed freight train you can spot some type of flatcar in transit, from the utilitarian common flat to a coil car, which transports loads of rolled steel. 2, record 11, English, - coil%20car
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- wagon porte-bobines
1, record 11, French, wagon%20porte%2Dbobines
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- wagon pour tôle en rouleaux 2, record 11, French, wagon%20pour%20t%C3%B4le%20en%20rouleaux
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Key term(s)
- wagon porte bobines
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-11-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Rail Transport
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Equipment and Operations Branch
1, record 12, English, Equipment%20and%20Operations%20Branch
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transport Canada. The Equipment & Operations Branch is responsible for monitoring railway operations and conducting safety audits of railway freight and passenger equipment : motive power, rail cars, including cars carrying dangerous goods, train brakes and bulk storage installations on railway rights-of-way. The branch is also responsible for administering the Occupational Safety and Health Program for rail under Part II of the Canada Labour Code, and administering the contingency planning process for rail emergencies. 1, record 12, English, - Equipment%20and%20Operations%20Branch
Record 12, Key term(s)
- Equipment and Operations
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Transport par rail
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Direction de l'équipement et de l'exploitation
1, record 12, French, Direction%20de%20l%27%C3%A9quipement%20et%20de%20l%27exploitation
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transports Canada. La Direction de l'équipement et de l'exploitation est responsable de la surveillance des opérations ferroviaires et de la conduite d'évaluations de la sécurité du matériel ferroviaire marchandises et voyageurs : le matériel moteur, les wagons (incluant les wagons transportant des marchandises dangereuses), les freins de train et les installations d'entreposage en vrac sur l'emprise ferroviaire. La Direction est aussi responsable de l'administration du Programme ferroviaire de sécurité et de santé au travail en vertu de la Partie II du Code canadien du travail, et de l'administration du processus de planification des mesures d'urgence pour les cas liés au chemin de fer. 1, record 12, French, - Direction%20de%20l%27%C3%A9quipement%20et%20de%20l%27exploitation
Record 12, Key term(s)
- Équipement et exploitation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-09-27
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Special Rail Transport
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- carrying freight services
1, record 13, English, carrying%20freight%20services
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While high speed train operation on tracks also carrying freight services can be shown to be safe, the potential for service interruption and the need for increased inspection and maintenance are factors which make this scenario inadvisable for extensive sections of route. 1, record 13, English, - carrying%20freight%20services
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Transports ferroviaires spéciaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- trains de marchandises
1, record 13, French, trains%20de%20marchandises
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Même si l'exploitation de trains rapides sur des voies qu'empruntent également des trains de marchandises ne présente pas vraiment de danger, les risques d'une interruption de service et le besoin d'inspections et de travaux d'entretien accrus sont des facteurs qui rendent ce scénario contre-indiqué sur de longs tronçons. 1, record 13, French, - trains%20de%20marchandises
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dépouillement terminologique du premier rapport final sur le projet de train rapide - Service Transports. 2, record 13, French, - trains%20de%20marchandises
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-03-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- symbol train
1, record 14, English, symbol%20train
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- high-priority train 1, record 14, English, high%2Dpriority%20train
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fast freight train with scheduled departure and arrival times, and priority over other freight trains. 1, record 14, English, - symbol%20train
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 2, record 14, English, - symbol%20train
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- train préférentiel
1, record 14, French, train%20pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9rentiel
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- trains symbole 2, record 14, French, trains%20symbole
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Train de marchandises rapide ayant des heures de départ et d'arrivée prévues, et priorité sur les autres trains de marchandises. 1, record 14, French, - train%20pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9rentiel
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes uniformisés par Canadien Pacifique Ltée. 2, record 14, French, - train%20pr%C3%A9f%C3%A9rentiel
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1992-02-25
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- rail dust 1, record 15, English, rail%20dust
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dust which is raised by the motion of a train and enters the vents of a freight car, settling on its contents. 1, record 15, English, - rail%20dust
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- poussière de voie
1, record 15, French, poussi%C3%A8re%20de%20voie
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poussière provenant de l'emprise de la voie, qui se soulève au passage du train, pénètre par les ventilateurs des wagons et se dépose sur les marchandises. 1, record 15, French, - poussi%C3%A8re%20de%20voie
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1992-01-15
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- fast freight
1, record 16, English, fast%20freight
correct, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A freight train operating on a fast schedule and not stopping at all of the stations on its route. 2, record 16, English, - fast%20freight
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 3, record 16, English, - fast%20freight
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- train rapide de marchandises
1, record 16, French, train%20rapide%20de%20marchandises
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Train de marchandises qui ne s'arrête pas à toutes les gares pendant son trajet. 2, record 16, French, - train%20rapide%20de%20marchandises
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Ltée. 3, record 16, French, - train%20rapide%20de%20marchandises
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1987-04-24
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
- Pricing (Rail Transport)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- simulated accounting machine
1, record 17, English, simulated%20accounting%20machine
correct, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- S.A.M. 1, record 17, English, S%2EA%2EM%2E
correct, officially approved
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A micro-processor used in CSC' s and some other major terminals. Its functions include the planning of train make-up in relation to the haulage capacity of locomotives and the length of sidings, the calculation of car demurrage charges and the analysis of outstanding customer freight accounts, etc. 1, record 17, English, - simulated%20accounting%20machine
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
simulated accounting machine; S.A.M.: Term and abbreviation officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 2, record 17, English, - simulated%20accounting%20machine
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
- Tarification (Transport par rail)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- calculateur S.A.M.
1, record 17, French, calculateur%20S%2EA%2EM%2E
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
- S.A.M. 1, record 17, French, S%2EA%2EM%2E
correct, officially approved
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine utilisée dans les Centres Service-Client et certains grands terminaux. Ce micro-processeur compte, parmi ses fonctions, l'établissement de la composition des trains d'après la capacité de remorquage des groupes de traction et la longueur des voies d'évitement, le calcul des redevances de stationnement et l'analyse des comptes clients en souffrance, etc. 1, record 17, French, - calculateur%20S%2EA%2EM%2E
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
calculateur S.A.M.; S.A.M. : Terme et abréviation uniformisés par Canadien Pacifique Ltée. 2, record 17, French, - calculateur%20S%2EA%2EM%2E
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1986-03-12
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Postal Transport
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- baggage car service
1, record 18, English, baggage%20car%20service
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
- BCS 1, record 18, English, BCS
correct
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a mail service using baggage cars, reefer cars and/or freight cars to transport mail by train to post offices en route 2, record 18, English, - baggage%20car%20service
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Transports postaux
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- poste ferroviaire
1, record 18, French, poste%20ferroviaire
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BT-150 2, record 18, French, - poste%20ferroviaire
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Termes tirés d'un lexique des sigles préparé par la section de traduction Environnement le 1 janvier 1985. 3, record 18, French, - poste%20ferroviaire
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1980-07-14
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Rail Transport)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- schedule freight train
1, record 19, English, schedule%20freight%20train
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A freight train that has a set schedule that it must follow. 2, record 19, English, - schedule%20freight%20train
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Législation et réglementation (Transport par rail)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- train de marchandises à horaire fixe 1, record 19, French, train%20de%20marchandises%20%C3%A0%20horaire%20fixe
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Train de marchandises dont l'horaire est prédéterminé et doit être suivi. 2, record 19, French, - train%20de%20marchandises%20%C3%A0%20horaire%20fixe
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1978-08-23
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- freight pool 1, record 20, English, freight%20pool
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It was established that the most sought after jobs generally were in order of preference (1) the passenger pool, (2) the freight pool (3) the spare board, (4) the yard tramp. 1, record 20, English, - freight%20pool
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Freight : a train designed or used for such transportation. 2, record 20, English, - freight%20pool
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Transport par rail
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- parc de wagons 1, record 20, French, parc%20de%20wagons
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parc: Ensemble des machines, des véhicules d'une entreprise, d'un organisme, d'un pays: Le parc des locomotives. 2, record 20, French, - parc%20de%20wagons
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Traduction proposée par le CN. 1, record 20, French, - parc%20de%20wagons
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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