Signal gantry
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005274
A structural framework, typically made of steel, erected over one or more railway tracks to support signals. Similar to a signal bridge, it positions signals clearly above the lines they govern, especially in multi-track environments. Gantries are designed to withstand wind loads and provide stable mounting for signaling equipment.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005274 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Synonyms | signal bridge |
| See also | Signal bridge |
| Translations | German: Signalgantry; Spanish: pórtico de señales; French: portique de signalisation |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Signal gantry",
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"definition": "A structural framework, typically made of steel, erected over one or more railway tracks to support signals. Similar to a signal bridge, it positions signals clearly above the lines they govern, especially in multi-track environments. Gantries are designed to withstand wind loads and provide stable mounting for signaling equipment.",
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"translations": {
"de": "Signalgantry",
"es": "pórtico de señales",
"fr": "portique de signalisation"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/signal-gantry/"
}
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