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TRACK LIMITS [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
- The Sun (Astronomy)
- The Moon (Astronomy)
- The Earth (Astronomy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- central line of the eclipse
1, record 1, English, central%20line%20of%20the%20eclipse
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During a central solar eclipse, the central axis of the Moon's shadow cone traverses Earth's surface. The track produced by the shadow axis is called the central line of the eclipse. The duration of a total or annular eclipse is longest on the central line(neglecting Earth's curvature and effects introduced by the direction of the shadow with respect to the Equator) and drops to 0 as the observer moves to the path limits. 1, record 1, English, - central%20line%20of%20the%20eclipse
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
- Soleil (Astronomie)
- Lune (Astronomie)
- Terre (Astronomie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ligne centrale de l'éclipse
1, record 1, French, ligne%20centrale%20de%20l%27%C3%A9clipse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-06-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spall
1, record 2, English, spall
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A speed restriction may be placed and additional inspection frequency specified if rail is worn beyond the limits and is to be left in the track. The condition of rail(for example, shells, spalls, corrugation) must also be taken into consideration if the rail is left in the track. 2, record 2, English, - spall
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spall: term officially approved by the Rail Terminology Approval Committee. 3, record 2, English, - spall
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Voies ferrées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- écaille
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9caille
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Petit morceau de métal résultant de «l'écaillage» (défaut de rail). 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9caille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
écaille : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie ferroviaire. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9caille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- shell
1, record 3, English, shell
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A speed restriction may be placed and additional inspection frequency specified if rail is worn beyond the limits and is to be left in the track. The condition of rail(for example, shells, spalls, corrugation) must also be taken into consideration if the rail is left in the track. 2, record 3, English, - shell
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Metal residue that is the result of "shelling" (rail defect). 3, record 3, English, - shell
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
shell: term officially approved by the Rail Terminology Approval Committee. 4, record 3, English, - shell
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Voies ferrées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fibre
1, record 3, French, fibre
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Résidu de métal résultant du «défibrage» (défaut de rail). 2, record 3, French, - fibre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fibre : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie ferroviaire. 3, record 3, French, - fibre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-01-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- rail replacement program
1, record 4, English, rail%20replacement%20program
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... when the vertical rail wear exceeded the limits set out in [the railway company's rail wear standard], a temporary slow order of 25 mph [miles per hour] was placed on the track. This track section would also be identified for its rail replacement program. 2, record 4, English, - rail%20replacement%20program
Record 4, Key term(s)
- rail replacement programme
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- programme de remplacement de rails
1, record 4, French, programme%20de%20remplacement%20de%20rails
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-03-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- track control system
1, record 5, English, track%20control%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- TCS 2, record 5, English, TCS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- track controller 3, record 5, English, track%20controller
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Track control systems in conjunction with their sources of position, heading and speed information are intended to keep a ship automatically on a pre-planned track over ground under various conditions and within the limits related to the ship's manoeuvrability. 4, record 5, English, - track%20control%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système de contrôle de route
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20route
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un pilote automatique standard contrôle le cap d'un navire par rapport à une direction prédéfinie. Un système de contrôle de la route élargit cette fonctionnalité pour permettre au navire de suivre également une route prédéfinie (par rapport au fond). [...] De nombreux systèmes de contrôle de la route installés comprennent également des fonctions de contrôle de la vitesse. 1, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20route
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-10-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Switchgear (Rail Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- switching zone 1, record 6, English, switching%20zone
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That portion of the main track or main tracks in CTC, within limits specified in the time table or special instructions. 1, record 6, English, - switching%20zone
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- zone de manœuvre
1, record 6, French, zone%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En commande centralisée de la circulation (CCC), partie de voie(s) principale(s) dont les limites sont spécifiées dans l'indicateur et dans les instructions spéciales. 1, record 6, French, - zone%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-10-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Software
- Stationary Equipment (Railroads)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- back office server
1, record 7, English, back%20office%20server
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- BOS 2, record 7, English, BOS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the back office server... stores all of the information about the rail network and the trains that use it, including speed limits, and tells a train when it is authorized to move into new segments of track. 3, record 7, English, - back%20office%20server
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Logiciels
- Matériel fixe (Chemins de fer)
- Internet et télématique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- serveur d'arrière-guichet
1, record 7, French, serveur%20d%27arri%C3%A8re%2Dguichet
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-07-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
- Rail Traffic Control
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cautionary limit
1, record 8, English, cautionary%20limit
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cautionary limits, as defined in the Canadian Rail Operating Rules(CROR), are essentially an extension of the main track through yards and terminals where movements must operate at reduced speed(a speed that will allow to stop within one-half the range of vision of equipment) and be prepared to stop short of a red signal or a switch not properly lined. 2, record 8, English, - cautionary%20limit
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cautionary limit: term often used in the plural. 3, record 8, English, - cautionary%20limit
Record 8, Key term(s)
- cautionary limits
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
- Circulation des trains
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- zone de marche prudente
1, record 8, French, zone%20de%20marche%20prudente
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les zones de marche prudente, telles que définies dans le Règlement d’exploitation ferroviaire du Canada (REF), sont essentiellement la prolongation de la voie principale dans les triages et les terminaux, où les mouvements doivent circuler à la vitesse réduite (vitesse permettant de s’arrêter en deçà de la moitié de la distance de visibilité d’un matériel roulant) et être prêts à s’arrêter avant un signal rouge ou un aiguillage mal orienté. 2, record 8, French, - zone%20de%20marche%20prudente
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Shunting Operations (Railroads)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- yard limits
1, record 9, English, yard%20limits
correct, plural, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- Z 2, record 9, English, Z
officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That portion of the main track or main tracks within limits defined by yard limit signs. 3, record 9, English, - yard%20limits
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
yard limits, Z: terms officially approved by CP Rail. 4, record 9, English, - yard%20limits
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Triage (Chemins de fer)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- zone de triage
1, record 9, French, zone%20de%20triage
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- Z 2, record 9, French, Z
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'une voie principale ou de plusieurs voies principales comprise entre des panneaux indicateurs de zone de triage. 3, record 9, French, - zone%20de%20triage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone de triage, Z : termes uniformisés par CP Rail. 4, record 9, French, - zone%20de%20triage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-02-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
- Rail Traffic Control
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- block
1, record 10, English, block
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- block section 2, record 10, English, block%20section
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A length of track of defined limits, the use of which by trains or engines is governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. 3, record 10, English, - block
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
- Circulation des trains
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- canton
1, record 10, French, canton
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- canton de signalisation 2, record 10, French, canton%20de%20signalisation
masculine noun
- section de block 3, record 10, French, section%20de%20block
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tronçon de voie, d'une longueur déterminée, dont l'utilisation par un train ou par une locomotive est commandée par des signaux de canton ou par des signaux de cabine, ou par les deux. 4, record 10, French, - canton
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2009-04-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
- Railroad Safety
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- direct interlocking 1, record 11, English, direct%20interlocking
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the crossing is located within the station limits of the signal box, some interlocking was required to ensure the safe passage of trains. Trains in the up direction operate the crossing by the occupation of track circuits; there is no direct interlocking with the signals. 2, record 11, English, - direct%20interlocking
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- enclenchement direct
1, record 11, French, enclenchement%20direct
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-10-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- crossover between main tracks
1, record 12, English, crossover%20between%20main%20tracks
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A diagram in the station column of the time table may be used to illustrate the limits or location of single track, multitrack, siding, crossover between main tracks, main track spring switch, wye and other physical track characteristics. 2, record 12, English, - crossover%20between%20main%20tracks
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- liaison entre voies principales
1, record 12, French, liaison%20entre%20voies%20principales
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un schéma peut figurer dans la colonne «gares» de l'indicateur pour représenter les limites ou l'emplacement d'un tronçon à voie simple ou multiple, d'une voie d'évitement, d'une liaison entre voies principales, d'un aiguillage à ressort de voie principale, d'un triangle de virage, et toutes autres caractéristiques physiques de la voie. 2, record 12, French, - liaison%20entre%20voies%20principales
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-11-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- vector tracking noise
1, record 13, English, vector%20tracking%20noise
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Color vector tracking noise is the result of exceeding a monitor's color tracking limits. The problem can be cured by either obtaining a monitor that can track color changes as fast as the display generator can produce them, or by reducing the number and rate of colors changes along the scan line. 1, record 13, English, - vector%20tracking%20noise
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- bruit de pistage du vecteur
1, record 13, French, bruit%20de%20pistage%20du%20vecteur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1995-09-27
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Special Rail Transport
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- crossing protection
1, record 14, English, crossing%20protection
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For operation on existing lines, some grade crossings may be permitted but with track speed limits of 200 km/h or less and with increased levels of crossing protection. 1, record 14, English, - crossing%20protection
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Transports ferroviaires spéciaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de protection aux passages à niveau
1, record 14, French, dispositif%20de%20protection%20aux%20passages%20%C3%A0%20niveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour ce qui est de l'exploitation des trains sur les lignes existantes, quelques passages à niveau seront autorisés, moyennant une limitation de la vitesse maximum des trains à 200 km/h et un resserrement des dispositifs de protection aux passages à niveau. 1, record 14, French, - dispositif%20de%20protection%20aux%20passages%20%C3%A0%20niveau
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dépouillement terminologique du premier rapport final sur le projet de train rapide - Service Transports. 2, record 14, French, - dispositif%20de%20protection%20aux%20passages%20%C3%A0%20niveau
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1995-08-22
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Rail Traffic Control
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- track limits 1, record 15, English, track%20limits
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Circulation des trains
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- zone d'application
1, record 15, French, zone%20d%27application
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1991-12-17
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Rail Traffic Control
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- track limits 1, record 16, English, track%20limits
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Circulation des trains
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- partie de voie
1, record 16, French, partie%20de%20voie
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1991-12-17
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Rail Traffic Control
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- track limits of a train order 1, record 17, English, track%20limits%20of%20a%20train%20order
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Circulation des trains
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- zone d'application d'un ordre de marche de Modèle V
1, record 17, French, zone%20d%27application%20d%27un%20ordre%20de%20marche%20de%20Mod%C3%A8le%20V
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1991-12-17
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Rail Traffic Control
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- track limits 1, record 18, English, track%20limits
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Circulation des trains
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- zone protégée
1, record 18, French, zone%20prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1991-12-04
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Rail Traffic Control
- Rail Networks
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- exclusive right
1, record 19, English, exclusive%20right
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Some train orders give a] work extra exclusive right to the track between the points designated, between the times named, and other trains must not enter the limits unless written permission is obtained... 2, record 19, English, - exclusive%20right
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Circulation des trains
- Réseaux ferroviaires
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- supériorité de droit absolue
1, record 19, French, sup%C3%A9riorit%C3%A9%20de%20droit%20absolue
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Certains ordres donnent] au train facultatif de travaux la supériorité de droit absolue sur la voie entre les endroits désignés et les heures indiquées; les autres trains ne doivent pas entrer dans la zone de travaux à moins que le chef de train et le mécanicien du train facultatif de travaux n'en donnent permission par écrit; (...) 2, record 19, French, - sup%C3%A9riorit%C3%A9%20de%20droit%20absolue
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- earliest limit
1, record 20, English, earliest%20limit
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The earliest and latest limits of the MAPT tolerance area can be derived by drawing a line at right angles to the track(...) 1, record 20, English, - earliest%20limit
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- limite amont 1, record 20, French, limite%20amont
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On peut calculer les limites amont et aval de l'aire de tolérance du MAPT en traçant une ligne perpendiculaire à la route (...) 1, record 20, French, - limite%20amont
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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