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(rail transport) A set of points at which two routes diverge in the direction of travel.

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facing points

Noun

plural plural-normally

(rail transport) A set of points at which two routes diverge in the direction of travel.

Japanese Meaning

進行方向に沿って線路が分岐する際に設置される、転轍装置（分岐器）のこと。 / 列車が進む方向から見て、分岐すべき路線に切り替えるための線路の切替装置。

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The train slowed as it approached the facing points to allow the signalman to set the route.

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列車は、信号手が経路を設定できるように、進行方向に分岐する分岐器に近づくと減速した。

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(rail transport) A set of points at which two routes diverge in the direction of travel.

Harrison said he had such a horror of facing points that for many years in the 160 miles between York and Berwick there were, except in Darlington and Newcastle stations, only three examples. … For some years now facing points have been practically as safe as any other part of the track and are regularly taken at high speed.

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facing point

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