Colour light signal
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001244
A railway signal that conveys instructions to train drivers using colored lights, rather than mechanical arms or semaphores. Different color combinations and aspects indicate whether a train can proceed, stop, or reduce speed. This type of signal is widely used globally due to its visibility and reliability in all weather conditions.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001244 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Synonyms | colour light |
| Translations | German: Lichtsignal; Spanish: señal luminosa de color; French: signal lumineux de couleur |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001244",
"term": "Colour light signal",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A railway signal that conveys instructions to train drivers using colored lights, rather than mechanical arms or semaphores. Different color combinations and aspects indicate whether a train can proceed, stop, or reduce speed. This type of signal is widely used globally due to its visibility and reliability in all weather conditions.",
"synonyms": [
"colour light"
],
"subject": "Rail equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Lichtsignal",
"es": "señal luminosa de color",
"fr": "signal lumineux de couleur"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/colour-light-signal/"
}
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