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

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green light
Transportation; Railway

A green light indicates that the line ahead is clear and that the next signal will not be at danger.

ground wheel-lathe
Transportation; Railway

Installation for turning axles in certain depots and workshops, fitted beneath the running plane so that the running gear can be reprofiled without needing to raise the train body ...

half-open position
Transportation; Railway

Incorrect switch position where neither of the two blades is perfectly in position, which could lead to a derailment.

halt
Transportation; Railway

Station with minimal facilities at which trains only stop on request.

head light
Transportation; Railway

The locomotive head light system must be used day and night whenever there is a risk of dazzle (passing through stations, crossing worksites, crossing trains, shunting, and so ...

heavy artillery on railway mountings
Transportation; Railway

2-8-0 locomotives designed to haul heavy artillery.

heavy haul freight line
Transportation; Railway

Reinforced railway line capable of withstanding heavy freight trains (ore, metallurgical products, etc.). This leads to a larger number of sleepers per kilometre, so that the ...

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