Tripcock

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006194",
  "term": "Tripcock",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A mechanical device mounted on a train that interacts with a trackside trip arm to automatically apply the brakes if the train passes a signal at danger. This safety mechanism is a form of automatic train protection, preventing trains from overrunning signals. It is commonly used in subway and urban rail systems.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "train stop"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Tripper",
    "es": "tripcock",
    "fr": "tripcock"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tripcock/"
}