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CLOSURE RAIL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-01-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- plug rail
1, record 1, English, plug%20rail
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- closure rail 2, record 1, English, closure%20rail
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plug rails are used to replace and span a rail defect in CWR [continuous welded rail]. The plug rail is normally temporarily fastened in place by joint bar connections until the plug rail can be welded in place. 3, record 1, English, - plug%20rail
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Voies ferrées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coupon de rail
1, record 1, French, coupon%20de%20rail
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rail de raccord 2, record 1, French, rail%20de%20raccord
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bout de rail, généralement d'une longueur de 3 à 4 mètres, servant à faire des réparations d'urgence. 2, record 1, French, - coupon%20de%20rail
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En revanche, les circulations sont bloquées si les dégâts sont trop importants. La réparation du rail prend au moins une heure. Les agents d'équipements placent ce que l'on appelle un coupon de rail, c'est-à-dire un morceau de rail, à l'endroit de la cassure. Ils enlèvent les parties abîmées, tranchent puis soudent le coupon de rail. 1, record 1, French, - coupon%20de%20rail
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Switchgear (Rail Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- closure rail
1, record 2, English, closure%20rail
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rail located between the points and the frog in a turnout. 2, record 2, English, - closure%20rail
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
closure rail: term officially approved by CP Rail. 3, record 2, English, - closure%20rail
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rail intermédiaire
1, record 2, French, rail%20interm%C3%A9diaire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rail situé entre l'aiguillage et le cœur de croisement, dans un branchement. 2, record 2, French, - rail%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rail intermédiaire : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 3, record 2, French, - rail%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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