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CAB SIGNAL [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling (Rail Transport)
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.

OBS

cab signal: standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)
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.

OBS

signal d'abri: normalisé par la Commission électrotechnique internationale.

Spanish

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