TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
CAB SIGNAL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-03-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Safety
- Rail Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- on-board automatic warning system
1, record 1, English, on%2Dboard%20automatic%20warning%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- on-board AWS 2, record 1, English, on%2Dboard%20AWS
correct
- automatic warning system 3, record 1, English, automatic%20warning%20system
correct
- AWS 3, record 1, English, AWS
correct
- AWS 3, record 1, English, AWS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Train drivers on most European lines are informed of approaching warnings and cautions through the use of an AWS(automatic warning system). As the train reaches a certain point on the track a non-contact inductor sends a signal which is detected in the driver's cab. An audible or visual alarm then activates to alert the driver who then needs to acknowledge the signal otherwise the brakes are applied. 4, record 1, English, - on%2Dboard%20automatic%20warning%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
on-board automatic warning system: term officially approved by the Rail Terminology Approval Committee. 5, record 1, English, - on%2Dboard%20automatic%20warning%20system
Record 1, Key term(s)
- onboard automatic warning system
- onboard AWS
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
- Circulation des trains
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système d'avertissement automatique de bord
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27avertissement%20automatique%20de%20bord
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- système d'avertissement automatique 2, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27avertissement%20automatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'avertissement automatique de bord : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie ferroviaire. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27avertissement%20automatique%20de%20bord
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cab signal
1, record 2, English, cab%20signal
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A signal located in engineman's compartment or cab, indicating a condition affecting the movement of a train or engine and used in conjunction with interlocking or block signals, or in lieu of block signals. Note : Special instructions will be used to govern the operation of cab signals where in use. 2, record 2, English, - cab%20signal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cab signal : standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission. 3, record 2, English, - cab%20signal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- signal d'abri
1, record 2, French, signal%20d%27abri
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- signal de cabine 2, record 2, French, signal%20de%20cabine
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signal placé dans le poste ou la cabine du mécanicien pour donner des indications touchant la marche du train ou de la locomotive; il est utilisé soit pour répéter les signaux d'enclenchement ou de canton, soit pour remplacer les signaux de canton. 3, record 2, French, - signal%20d%27abri
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
signal d'abri: normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 4, record 2, French, - signal%20d%27abri
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- signal aspect
1, record 3, English, signal%20aspect
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The appearance of a fixed signal conveying an indication, as viewed from the direction of an approaching train, or the appearance of a cab signal conveying an indication as viewed by an observer in the cab. 2, record 3, English, - signal%20aspect
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aspect d'un signal
1, record 3, French, aspect%20d%27un%20signal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-10-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- signal indication
1, record 4, English, signal%20indication
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The information conveyed by a fixed signal or cab signal. 2, record 4, English, - signal%20indication
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- indication de signal
1, record 4, French, indication%20de%20signal
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Renseignements donnés par un signal fixe ou un signal de cabine. 2, record 4, French, - indication%20de%20signal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-12-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- aspect 1, record 5, English, aspect
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- appearance 1, record 5, English, appearance
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The appearance of a fixed signal conveying an indication as viewed from the direction of an approaching train; the appearance of a cab signal conveying and indication as viewed by an observer in the cab. 1, record 5, English, - aspect
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aspect
1, record 5, French, aspect
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: