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RAME AUTOMOTRICE [6 records]

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Record 1 2013-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
CONT

In a diesel mechanical multiple unit the rotating energy of the engine is transmitted via a gearbox and driveshaft directly to the wheels of the train.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Key term(s)
  • rame automotrice diésel-mécanique
  • unité multiple diésel-mécanique

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
DEF

An electrically powered suburban or metro train where a separate locomotive is not required because the traction drive and control system are contained under various cars in the train.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)

Spanish

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Record 3 2013-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
DEF

A diesel-powered train where a separate locomotive is not required because the traction system is contained under various cars in the train.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Key term(s)
  • rame automotrice diésel
  • unité multiple diésel

Spanish

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Record 4 2013-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
CONT

DEMUs have a diesel engine which drives an electrical generator to give power to electric motors that drive the wheels. In modern DEMUs, ... each car is entirely self-contained and has its own engine, generator and electric motors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Key term(s)
  • rame automotrice diésel-électrique
  • unité multiple diésel-électrique

Spanish

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Record 5 2013-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
  • Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
  • Mass Transit
OBS

multiple unit train: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
  • Transports en commun
DEF

Train automoteur dont l’équipement de traction est placé dans [une ou plusieurs] motrices.

OBS

rame automotrice : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable.

Spanish

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Record 6 2007-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Subway
CONT

The high capacity train is based on the latest modular technology to respond to local content requirements. It incorporates advanced Bombardier Transportation designs, such as the modular aluminum car body, state-of-the-art propulsion and high performance bogeys.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métro
CONT

Pour garantir une solution économique, capable d’assurer les niveaux de performance, de confort et de sécurité déjà atteints avec les trains de grande capacité, ALSTOM a fait le choix d’une rame automotrice entièrement articulée et modulaire.

Spanish

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