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Pozemní Doprava - Železniční návěstidla a údržba

Zde se naučíte některá anglická slova související s železničními návěstidly a údržbou, jako je „balise“, „whistle post“ a „rail grinder“.

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railroad signaling
[Podstatné jméno]

a system of signals and signs used to control train movements and ensure safety on the tracks

železniční signalizace, signalizace železnice

železniční signalizace, signalizace železnice

Ex: Maintenance workers inspected railroad signaling for any faults .
to wigwag
[sloveso]

to signal with a swinging motion, resembling the motion of a flag

mávat, svištět

mávat, svištět

Ex: The ship 's wigwagged flags to communicate with nearby vessels .
balise
[Podstatné jméno]

a small object placed beside a road or railway to mark a specific point or give information

značka, signalizační zařízení

značka, signalizační zařízení

Ex: A yellow balise was placed near the bridge to alert drivers to slow down.
torpedo
[Podstatné jméno]

an explosive device placed on railroad tracks, activated by passing trains to warn engineers of potential dangers ahead

torpédo, výstražné zařízení

torpédo, výstražné zařízení

Ex: Startled by torpedo's sharp report , the engineer swiftly brought the locomotive to a halt to investigate the track ahead .
whistle post
[Podstatné jméno]

a sign along a railway track that tells the train driver to blow the whistle

pískací značka, značka píšťalky

pískací značka, značka píšťalky

Ex: The railway company checks whistle post regularly to ensure they are visible and in good condition .
railway signal
[Podstatné jméno]

a sign or light beside a railway track that tells the train driver when to stop, go, or slow down

železniční сигнал, výhybkový signál

železniční сигнал, výhybkový signál

Ex: The passengers were relieved when railway signal finally changed to allow the train to move again .
railway semaphore signal
[Podstatné jméno]

a visual signaling device that uses a moving arm to show train drivers if they should stop or proceed

železniční semafor, semaforová signalizace

železniční semafor, semaforová signalizace

Ex: As the train approached the station, the railway semaphore signal changed, allowing the train to enter safely.
Mars light
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of warning light mounted on the front of trains in North America, designed to rotate or oscillate to alert vehicles and pedestrians at crossings

marsovi světlo, výstražné světlo

marsovi světlo, výstražné světlo

Ex: Mars light helped ensure that everyone was aware of the train 's presence .
reporting mark
[Podstatné jméno]

a unique code on railway cars that identifies the owner or the operator of the car

identifikační značka, označení majitele

identifikační značka, označení majitele

Ex: During the audit, officials noted down every reporting mark for accuracy.
track circuit
[Podstatné jméno]

a safety system on railways that detects the presence of a train on a section of track

sledovací okruh, trakční obvod

sledovací okruh, trakční obvod

Ex: track circuits can detect even the smallest metal objects on the tracks .
stop signal overrun
[Podstatné jméno]

the situation where a vehicle fails to stop at a designated signal

překročení signálu STOP, porušení signálu STOP

překročení signálu STOP, porušení signálu STOP

Ex: Motorists are encouraged to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front to prevent SSO incidents, especially in heavy traffic.
dark territory
[Podstatné jméno]

the sections of tracks without advanced signaling systems, relying instead on manual or basic signaling for train operation and safety

tmavé území, neoznačená trať

tmavé území, neoznačená trať

Ex: The railway authority implemented stricter speed limits dark territory areas to ensure the safety of both passengers and crew .
direct traffic control
[Podstatné jméno]

a method of managing train movements through direct communication between the train dispatcher and train crews

přímá řízení dopravy, direktní kontrola provozu

přímá řízení dopravy, direktní kontrola provozu

Ex: The adoption of DTC enhances overall traffic management on rail networks.
treadle
[Podstatné jméno]

a mechanical device activated by the weight or movement of a train's wheels, typically used to trigger signals or track switches

treadle, spínač podvozku

treadle, spínač podvozku

Ex: Treadles play a crucial role in maintaining the overall safety and efficiency of railway operations worldwide.
token
[Podstatné jméno]

a physical object used to authorize a train's movement along a specific track section

čip, žeton

čip, žeton

Ex: Returning the token signals the end of the train's journey on that track section.
defect detector
[Podstatné jméno]

a device used to identify flaws or issues in machinery, typically on railways

detektor vad, detektor chyb

detektor vad, detektor chyb

Ex: A modern defect detector can detect even small abnormalities in train wheels to prevent potential accidents.
tamping machine
[Podstatné jméno]

a heavy-duty device used for compacting and leveling surfaces, typically in construction or railway maintenance

výkopový stroj, tampovací stroj

výkopový stroj, tampovací stroj

Ex: During the renovation of the park, the tamping machine was employed to flatten the ground for the installation of new playground equipment.
handcar
[Podstatné jméno]

a small, manually operated vehicle used on railway tracks, powered by pumping handles to move it along

ručně poháněná vozík, motorový vozík

ručně poháněná vozík, motorový vozík

Ex: The group took turns pumping the handles on handcar as they moved along the track .
sandite
[Podstatné jméno]

a substance applied to train tracks to improve traction, helps prevent slippery conditions caused by fallen leaves and other debris

písečnost, pískovací materiál

písečnost, pískovací materiál

Ex: Sandite usage varies by region, depending on local weather patterns and foliage density.
slippery rail
[Podstatné jméno]

a condition on train tracks caused by wet leaves or other debris, making it challenging for trains to maintain traction

kluzký šin, kluzký železniční svršek

kluzký šin, kluzký železniční svršek

Ex: Passengers are informed about potential delays caused slippery rail through announcements at stations .
spreader
[Podstatné jméno]

a specialized machine that spreads and shapes ballast on the tracks to ensure stability and proper drainage

rozmetadlo, rovnačka

rozmetadlo, rovnačka

Ex: During track repairs , spreader plays a vital role in restoring the proper alignment and support of the rails .
rotary snowplow
[Podstatné jméno]

a specialized machine designed to clear snow from railways by using a rotating blade

rotační sněhová pluh, rotující sněhový pluh

rotační sněhová pluh, rotující sněhový pluh

Ex: The invention of the rotary snowplow revolutionized winter railway maintenance, significantly reducing delays caused by snow accumulation.
rail grinder
[Podstatné jméno]

a machine used to maintain and improve the condition of train tracks by grinding them to ensure smooth and safe operations

brousící stroj na koleje, brousící zařízení na koleje

brousící stroj na koleje, brousící zařízení na koleje

Ex: The effectiveness of a rail grinder lies in its ability to extend the lifespan of tracks by maintaining optimal track geometry and reducing the need for more extensive repairs.
draisine
[Podstatné jméno]

a small vehicle that is manually operated and used on railway tracks for maintenance or inspection purposes

drezína, drezinový vůz

drezína, drezinový vůz

Ex: She observed the mechanics adjusting the draisine before its next journey along the railway line.
rerailer
[Podstatné jméno]

a device used to guide and align railway rolling stock back onto the tracks after a derailment or during maintenance

opravná zařízení na koleje, opravný nástroj na kolejích

opravná zařízení na koleje, opravný nástroj na kolejích

Ex: Train operators receive specialized training on how to rerailers effectively in emergency situations to minimize disruption .
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