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

spoorwegseinen, spoorwegsignaal

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

signaleren door te zwaaien, armen zwaaien

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

baken, signaal

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

torpedo, waarschuwingsapparaat

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

fluitpaal, fluitbord

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

spoorwegsein, treinsein

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

spoorwegaanduidingssemafoor

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

Marslicht, waarschuwingslicht Mars

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

rapportagemerk, identificatiewerk

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

spoorcircuit, trein detectiecircuit

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

stopsein overschrijding, negeren van het stopsein

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

donker gebied, gebied zonder geavanceerde signalering

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

directe verkeerscontrole, directe verkeersbeheersing

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

pedalen, mechanisch apparaat

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

token, jeton

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

defectdetectie, foutdetector

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

tamper, verdichtingsmachine

a small railroad car propelled by hand or by a small motor

handkar, draisine

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

sandite, antislipsubstantie

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

gladde rails, gladde spoorwegen

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

verspreider, distributeur

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

roterende sneeuwschuiver, ronddraaiende sneeuwruimer

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

railslijpmachine, rail slijper

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

draisine, werkvoertuig

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

herstelapparaat, terugzetter