Axle counter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000354",
  "term": "Axle counter",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A device used in railway signaling systems to detect the passage of train wheels and determine the presence or absence of a train within a specific track section. It operates by counting the number of axles entering and exiting a block, providing information for track occupancy detection. This system offers an alternative to traditional track circuits, especially in areas with challenging track conditions.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Achszähler",
    "es": "contador de ejes",
    "fr": "compteur d'essieux"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/axle-counter/"
}