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Record 1 2018-03-28

English

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

Block proving through axle counter is a system which provides automatic clearance of block section, by using axle counter to define and clear the block section. The in count of axles at advanced starter signal of the sending end station and out count at home signal of receiving end station provides a check of complete arrival of a train and proves block clearance automatically. It has been experienced that provision of block proving by axle counter not only enhances safety but also increases line capacity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
CONT

[Il] explique les causes de l'accident de Péage et montre comment il a déterminé des décisions techniques pour améliorer le système mis en cause : sur le réseau du PLM il n'y avait pas d'«enclenchement de continuité», c'est-à-dire que le sémaphore permettant l'entrée dans un canton et celui marquant la sortie du canton n'étaient pas automatiquement liés, ce qui permettait au «bloqueur» de «rendre voie libre» en manœuvrant le sémaphore d'entrée dans un canton occupé par un train.

Spanish

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Record 2 1995-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
OBS

Nepean Seniors’ Home Support

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme

Key term(s)
  • guide pour la sécurité du foyer

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-12-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
OBS

Document d'information du Service de gestion de l'énergie à Manitoba Hydro

Spanish

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