English Dictionary

interlocking

名詞

(rail transport) An arrangement of signal apparatus that prevents conflicting movements through a set of tracks such as junctions or crossings.

日本語の意味

鉄道において、複数の線路やポイント（分岐・交差）において、信号装置やポイントなどが互いに連動し、列車の安全な進行を確保するために、衝突などの危険な進路変更を防止する仕組みやシステム

The interlocking near the station prevented two trains from being routed onto the same track.

駅付近の信号連動装置は、二本の列車が同じ線路に導かれるのを防いだ。

意味（1）

(rail transport) An arrangement of signal apparatus that prevents conflicting movements through a set of tracks such as junctions or crossings.

In addition to the usual interlocking between conflicting signal and point levers achieved by electric locks, track circuits, when occupied, hold signals governing entry to the relevant line at danger; … The up main through inner home signal was held at danger by interlocking, because the track circuits of a conflicting route ahead of it were occupied by another train ….

interlockings （ plural ）