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Record 1 2019-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Traction (Rail)
DEF

A flexible cable [containing 27 wires] used to electrically connect the controller circuits between locomotives [for multiple-unit operation].

OBS

jumper cable: This term may also designate a cable used to maintain the electrical continuity of a contact rail at locations such as turnouts.

OBS

jumper cable: term officially approved by the Rail Terminology Approval Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traction (Chemins de fer)
OBS

câblot d'accouplement : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie ferroviaire.

Key term(s)
  • câbleau d'accouplement

Spanish

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