Railway

Railway

Relating to the infrastructure developed for the transport of trains.

Industry: Transportation

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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.

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 and dismantle the ...

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 on).

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 weight can be more ...