Railway

Railway

Relating to the infrastructure developed for the transport of trains.

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Shut off power signals

Transportation; Railway

System usually found on the continent. An execution signal and an end-of-section signal are used; these signals may either be colour lights or semaphores. The location of the execution signal can ...

Broad-gauge track

Transportation; Railway

Railway track with a larger than normal gauge. Examples of broad-gauge tracks can be found on the Iberian peninsula (1.607 m), in Russia, etc.

Vehicle running on its own wheels

Generally railway equipment not or no longer belonging to the operator and which may be incorporated within a train after a transport manager has inspected and given his/her agreement. The vehicle is ...

Buffer stops

Transportation; Railway

Devices used to stop vehicles at the end of a terminating platform or siding.

Waggon

Transportation; Railway

A waggon or goods waggon is a non-motorised railway car designed to transport goods and livestock.

Signaller

Transportation; Railway

Employee whose duties include operating signals and/or points.

Bumping

Transportation; Railway

Joining of two waggons prior to coupling. Bumping must be performed carefully so as not to cause any damage to the material, as well as the passengers or goods transported.