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Scope |
Type |
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axleCounter
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Public
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Notes:
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a system used in railway signalling to detect the clear or occupied status of a section of track between two points. The system generally consists of a wheel sensor (one for each end of the section) and an evaluation unit for counting the axles of the train both into and out of the section [wikipedia]. <br/>
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axleCountingCircuit
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Public
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Notes:
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virtual track circuit<br/>
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clearancePoint
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Public
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Notes:
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The nominated point where rail traffic is deemed clear of others at converging points or other locations. This point may or may not be delineated by signs or clearance posts [Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited].<br/>
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insulatedRailJoint
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Public
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Notes:
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a small gap between two rail sections filled with an insulating material [Sandström et.al.].<br/>
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trackCircuit
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Public
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Notes:
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an electrical device used to prove the absence of a train on rail tracks to signallers and control relevant signals [wikipedia]. <br/>
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virtualClearancePoint
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Public
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Notes:
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describes a clearance point, that is not linked with a physical element,<br/>e.g. the "police man" in Germany.<br/>
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