Permissive working
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004234
A signaling arrangement that allows more than one train to occupy a block section of track simultaneously, under specific conditions and at reduced speeds. This method is typically used in shunting yards or on lines with low traffic density to improve operational efficiency. It requires strict adherence to safety protocols and communication between train crews.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004234 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Translations | German: Fahrdienstbetrieb mit mehreren Zügen; Spanish: funcionamiento permisivo; French: circulation permissive |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004234",
"term": "Permissive working",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A signaling arrangement that allows more than one train to occupy a block section of track simultaneously, under specific conditions and at reduced speeds. This method is typically used in shunting yards or on lines with low traffic density to improve operational efficiency. It requires strict adherence to safety protocols and communication between train crews.",
"subject": "Rail equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Fahrdienstbetrieb mit mehreren Zügen",
"es": "funcionamiento permisivo",
"fr": "circulation permissive"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/permissive-working/"
}
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