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Transport Terrestre - Signaux Ferroviaires et Maintenance

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux signaux ferroviaires et à la maintenance tels que "balise", "poste de sifflet" et "meuleuse de rail".

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railroad signaling

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

signalisation ferroviaire, système de signalisation ferroviaire

signalisation ferroviaire, système de signalisation ferroviaire

Ex: The conductor checked the railroad signaling before the train left the station. 
to wigwag
to wigwag
[verbe]

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

agiter, balancer

agiter, balancer

Ex: The crossing guard wigwagged his arms to signal drivers to stop. 
balise
balise
[nom]

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

balise

balise

Ex: The driver saw a red balise indicating the start of the construction zone. 
torpedo
torpedo
[nom]

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

torpille, détonateur ferroviaire

torpille, détonateur ferroviaire

Ex: The torpedo on the track alerted the train's engineer with a loud bang. 
whistle post

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

panneau de sifflet, signal de sifflet

panneau de sifflet, signal de sifflet

Ex: The train driver saw the whistle post and blew the whistle to warn people near the tracks. 
railway signal

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

signal ferroviaire, feu de signalisation ferroviaire

signal ferroviaire, feu de signalisation ferroviaire

Ex: The train had to stop because the railway signal turned red. 
railway semaphore signal

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

signal sémaphore ferroviaire, signal à bras ferroviaire

signal sémaphore ferroviaire, signal à bras ferroviaire

Ex: The train slowed down as the railway semaphore signal showed a red arm, indicating a stop. 
Mars light

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

feu Mars, lumière Mars

feu Mars, lumière Mars

Ex: The Mars light flashed brightly as the train approached the station. 
reporting mark

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

marque de signalisation, code d'identification

marque de signalisation, code d'identification

Ex: The reporting mark on the freight car showed it belonged to a major railway company. 
track circuit

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

circuit de voie, circuit de rail

circuit de voie, circuit de rail

Ex: The track circuit ensures that no other train can enter a section of track that is already occupied. 
stop signal overrun

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

dépassement de signal d'arrêt, franchissement de signal d'arrêt

dépassement de signal d'arrêt, franchissement de signal d'arrêt

Ex: Stop signal overrun is a serious safety concern on roads, as it can lead to accidents and endanger other drivers and pedestrians. 
dark territory

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

territoire non signalé, zone non équipée de signaux avancés

territoire non signalé, zone non équipée de signaux avancés

Ex: Trains must proceed cautiously through dark territory where signals are sparse and communication with dispatchers is limited. 
direct traffic control

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

contrôle direct du trafic, gestion directe du trafic ferroviaire

contrôle direct du trafic, gestion directe du trafic ferroviaire

Ex: With direct traffic control, dispatchers communicate directly with train crews to manage their routes and speeds effectively. 
treadle
treadle
[nom]

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

pédale, plaque de contact

pédale, plaque de contact

Ex: Treadles are strategically placed along the railway tracks to detect the presence of trains and facilitate safe operations. 
token
token
[nom]

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

jeton, jeton de circulation

jeton, jeton de circulation

Ex: The stationmaster handed the token to the train conductor before departure. 
defect detector

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

détecteur de défauts, appareil de détection de défauts

détecteur de défauts, appareil de détection de défauts

Ex: The defect detector alerted the engineer to a problem with the train's brakes before it departed. 
tamping machine

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

machine à damer, dameuse

machine à damer, dameuse

Ex: The construction crew used a tamping machine to ensure the soil was firmly packed before laying down the foundation. 
handcar
handcar
[nom]

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

wagonnet à bras, handcar

wagonnet à bras, handcar

Ex: The kids had fun pretending to pump the handcar while touring the train yard. 
sandite
sandite
[nom]

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

sandite, substance améliorant l'adhérence

sandite, substance améliorant l'adhérence

Ex: Sandite is crucial during autumn to ensure trains can brake effectively on leaf-covered rails. 
slippery rail

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

rail glissant, voie glissante

rail glissant, voie glissante

Ex: Trains slow down during autumn due to slippery rail conditions caused by fallen leaves. 
spreader

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

répartiteur, épandeur

répartiteur, épandeur

Ex: The spreader is an essential piece of equipment used to maintain the condition of railroad tracks. 
rotary snowplow

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

chasse-neige rotatif, déneigeuse rotative

chasse-neige rotatif, déneigeuse rotative

Ex: Rotary snowplows were historically essential in regions with heavy snowfall, ensuring trains could continue operating during winter. 
rail grinder

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

meuleuse de rail, rectifieuse de rail

meuleuse de rail, rectifieuse de rail

Ex: Rail grinders are essential for smoothing out irregularities on train tracks, which helps prevent derailments. 
draisine

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

draisine, vélorail

draisine, vélorail

Ex: The workers used a draisine to inspect the tracks for any signs of damage or wear. 
rerailer

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

rerailleur, dispositif de reraillement

rerailleur, dispositif de reraillement

Ex: When a train derails, a rerailer helps in swiftly returning the wheels of the carriages back onto the track. 
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