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Landtransport - Järnvägssignaler och Underhåll

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till järnvägssignaler och underhåll som "balise", "whistle post" och "rail grinder".

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railroad signaling
railroad signaling
[Substantiv]

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

järnvägssignalering, system för järnvägssignaler

järnvägssignalering, system för järnvägssignaler

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

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

vifta, gunga

vifta, gunga

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

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

markör, signal

markör, signal

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

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

torped, järnvägsdetonator

torped, järnvägsdetonator

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

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

visselpåle, visseltecken

visselpåle, visseltecken

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

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

järnvägssignal, tågsignal

järnvägssignal, tågsignal

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

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

järnvägssemaforsignal, järnvägs rörlig armsignal

järnvägssemaforsignal, järnvägs rörlig armsignal

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

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

Marsljus, Marslampa

Marsljus, Marslampa

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

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

rapporteringsmärke, identifieringskod

rapporteringsmärke, identifieringskod

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

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

spårkrets, järnvägsspårkrets

spårkrets, järnvägsspårkrets

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

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

överkörning av stoppsignal, ignorera stoppsignal

överkörning av stoppsignal, ignorera stoppsignal

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

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

mörkt territorium, område utan avancerade signalsystem

mörkt territorium, område utan avancerade signalsystem

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

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

direkt trafikkontroll, direkt hantering av tågtrafik

direkt trafikkontroll, direkt hantering av tågtrafik

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

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

pedal, kontaktplatta

pedal, kontaktplatta

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

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

token, tågrörelsetoken

token, tågrörelsetoken

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

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

feldetektor, anordning för felupptäckt

feldetektor, anordning för felupptäckt

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

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

packningsmaskin, stampmaskin

packningsmaskin, stampmaskin

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

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

handdriven vagn, handcar

handdriven vagn, handcar

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

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

sandit, substans för att förbättra greppet

sandit, substans för att förbättra greppet

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

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

hal skena, hal spår

hal skena, hal spår

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

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

spridare, fördelningsmaskin

spridare, fördelningsmaskin

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

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

roterande snöplog, snöröjningsmaskin med roterande skovlar

roterande snöplog, snöröjningsmaskin med roterande skovlar

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

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

rälslippmaskin, slipmaskin för räler

rälslippmaskin, slipmaskin för räler

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

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

dressin, järnvägscykel

dressin, järnvägscykel

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

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

rälsåterställare, anordning för återställning på rälsen

rälsåterställare, anordning för återställning på rälsen

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