a system of signals and signs used to control train movements and ensure safety on the tracks
鉄道信号
a small object placed beside a road or railway to mark a specific point or give information
バリケード
an explosive device placed on railroad tracks, activated by passing trains to warn engineers of potential dangers ahead
魚雷
a sign along a railway track that tells the train driver to blow the whistle
ホイッスルポスト
a sign or light beside a railway track that tells the train driver when to stop, go, or slow down
鉄道信号
a visual signaling device that uses a moving arm to show train drivers if they should stop or proceed
鉄道セマフォ信号
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
マーズライト
a unique code on railway cars that identifies the owner or the operator of the car
レポーティングマーク
a safety system on railways that detects the presence of a train on a section of track
トラック回路
the situation where a vehicle fails to stop at a designated signal
停止信号の無視
the sections of tracks without advanced signaling systems, relying instead on manual or basic signaling for train operation and safety
暗い地域
a method of managing train movements through direct communication between the train dispatcher and train crews
直接交通制御
a mechanical device activated by the weight or movement of a train's wheels, typically used to trigger signals or track switches
トレッドル
a physical object used to authorize a train's movement along a specific track section
トークン
a device used to identify flaws or issues in machinery, typically on railways
欠陥検出器
a heavy-duty device used for compacting and leveling surfaces, typically in construction or railway maintenance
タンピングマシン
a substance applied to train tracks to improve traction, helps prevent slippery conditions caused by fallen leaves and other debris
サンディット
a condition on train tracks caused by wet leaves or other debris, making it challenging for trains to maintain traction
滑りやすいレール
a specialized machine that spreads and shapes ballast on the tracks to ensure stability and proper drainage
散布機
a specialized machine designed to clear snow from railways by using a rotating blade
ロータリー除雪車
a machine used to maintain and improve the condition of train tracks by grinding them to ensure smooth and safe operations
レールグラインダー
a small vehicle that is manually operated and used on railway tracks for maintenance or inspection purposes
ドレイジン
a device used to guide and align railway rolling stock back onto the tracks after a derailment or during maintenance
復帰装置