Catch points

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000998",
  "term": "Catch points",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of railway switch designed to derail runaway rail vehicles or prevent them from entering a main line. They are positioned on sidings or gradients to protect the integrity of the primary track. These points are typically set to divert vehicles onto a short, isolated track section or into a sand drag.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Sicherungsweichen",
    "es": "agujas de seguridad",
    "fr": "aiguillages de sécurité"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/catch-points/"
}