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

鉄道信号, 鉄道信号システム
to signal with a swinging motion, resembling the motion of a flag

振りかざす (ふりかざす), 揺する (ゆする)
a small object placed beside a road or railway to mark a specific point or give information

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

レール・トルペード, 踏切爆弾
a sign along a railway track that tells the train driver to blow the whistle

ホイッスルポスト, 汽笛標識
a sign or light beside a railway track that tells the train driver when to stop, go, or slow down

鉄道信号(てつどうしんごう), 鉄道シグナル(てつどうしぐなる)
a visual signaling device that uses a moving arm to show train drivers if they should stop or proceed

鉄道信号機, 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

マーースライト, マースライト
a unique code on railway cars that identifies the owner or the operator of the car

報告記号, 識別符号
a safety system on railways that detects the presence of a train on a section of track

トラック回路, 軌道回路
the situation where a vehicle fails to stop at a designated signal

信号無視, 信号オーバーラン
the sections of tracks without advanced signaling systems, relying instead on manual or basic signaling for train operation and safety

ダークテリトリー, 信号のない区間
a method of managing train movements through direct communication between the train dispatcher and train crews

直接交通制御, ダイレクト交通管理
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, 踏みこみ装置
a physical object used to authorize a train's movement along a specific track section

トークン, 乗車券
a device used to identify flaws or issues in machinery, typically on railways

欠陥検出装置, 欠陥発見器
a heavy-duty device used for compacting and leveling surfaces, typically in construction or railway maintenance

タンピングマシン, 締固め機
a small, manually operated vehicle used on railway tracks, powered by pumping handles to move it along

手動レールカー, ハンドカー
a substance applied to train tracks to improve traction, helps prevent slippery conditions caused by fallen leaves and other debris

サンデイト, 砂地投与剤
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, 滑るレール
a specialized machine that spreads and shapes ballast on the tracks to ensure stability and proper drainage

バラストスプレッダー, バラスト広げ機
a specialized machine designed to clear snow from railways by using a rotating blade

回転式除雪車, ロータリー除雪機
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, レール研削機
a small vehicle that is manually operated and used on railway tracks for maintenance or inspection purposes

ドライジーン, レールバイク
