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Transporte Terrestre - Señales Ferroviarias y Mantenimiento

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las señales y el mantenimiento del ferrocarril, como "balise", "whistle post" y "rail Grinder".

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railroad signaling
[Sustantivo]

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

señalización ferroviaria, sistema de señales ferroviarias

señalización ferroviaria, sistema de señales ferroviarias

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

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

señalizar, agitar

señalizar, agitar

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

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

baliza, señal

baliza, señal

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

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

torpedo, dispositivo explosivo de advertencia

torpedo, dispositivo explosivo de advertencia

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

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

señal de aviso, poste de silbato

señal de aviso, poste de silbato

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

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

señal ferroviaria, señal de ferrocarril

señal ferroviaria, señal de ferrocarril

Ex: The passengers were relieved when railway signal finally changed to allow the train to move again .

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

señal de semáforo ferroviario, señal de ferrocarril con brazo móvil

señal de semáforo ferroviario, señal de ferrocarril con brazo móvil

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

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

luz Mars, señal Mars

luz Mars, señal Mars

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

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

marca de identificación, marca de reporte

marca de identificación, marca de reporte

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

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

circuito de vía, circuito de detección de trenes

circuito de vía, circuito de detección de trenes

Ex: track circuits can detect even the smallest metal objects on the tracks .

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

sobrepaso de señal de alto, incumplimiento de señal de alto

sobrepaso de señal de alto, incumplimiento de señal de alto

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

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

territorio oscuro, zona sin señalización avanzada

territorio oscuro, zona sin señalización avanzada

Ex: The railway authority implemented stricter speed limits dark territory areas to ensure the safety of both passengers and crew .

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

control directo del tráfico, control de tráfico directo

control directo del tráfico, control de tráfico directo

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

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

pié de tren, dispositivo de pedal

pié de tren, dispositivo de pedal

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

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

ficha, token

ficha, token

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

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

detector de defectos, detector de fallas

detector de defectos, detector de fallas

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

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

máquina de compactación, máquina de apisonado

máquina de compactación, máquina de apisonado

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

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

carro de mano, carrocito de vía

carro de mano, carrocito de vía

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

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

sandita, sustancia antideslizante

sandita, sustancia antideslizante

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

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

riel resbaladizo, tramo de riel resbaladizo

riel resbaladizo, tramo de riel resbaladizo

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

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

esparcidor, distribuidor

esparcidor, distribuidor

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

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

quitanieves rotativo, trineo quitanieves

quitanieves rotativo, trineo quitanieves

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

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

 rectificadora de rieles, pulidora de rieles

rectificadora de rieles, pulidora de rieles

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
[Sustantivo]

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

draisina, vehículo de vía

draisina, vehículo de vía

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

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

desviador, recolocador

desviador, recolocador

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