Transportation

Transportation

Any mode or method of locomotion that serves to move people, goods or services from one location to another.

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running at sight

Transportation; Railway

Running at sight requires the driver to: advance carefully by adjusting the train's speed in relation to the section of track that can be seen, so that the train can be safely ...

running light

Transportation; Railway

Designates a train comprising only one unit (possibly two with one or more vehicles in tow). It generally refers to the running of a single locomotive or passenger stock... ...

running shed

Transportation; Railway

Workshop used for minor repairs and maintenance operations.

running with caution

Transportation; Railway

Running with caution requires the driver to cross a specific section of track at a reduced speed according to the reason indicated.

safety of the line

Transportation; Railway

Refers to the action that needs to be taken by train crews to secure a line that has been obstructed but not taken into account by the signalling system. Operations control and ...