locking room

英語（米国） (en-US) 英語（イギリス） (en-GB)

名詞

(rail transport) A room in a signal box, usually at ground level beneath the operating room, containing the interlocking mechanism for signals and points (track switches) below the lever frame in the operating room.

日本語の意味

鉄道運転において、信号箱内に設けられた部屋で、通常は操作室の下に位置し、信号やポイント（線路の切替装置）の相互連動装置（インターロッキング装置）を収容する空間を指す。

英語の意味

(rail transport) A room in a signal box, usually at ground level beneath the operating room, containing the interlocking mechanism for signals and points (track switches) below the lever frame in the operating room.

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After the late-night storm, the signal technician descended to the locking room to inspect the interlocking mechanism and ensure the points and signals were aligned.

深夜の嵐の後、信号技術者は信号扱所の下にあるインターロッキング機構を収めた室に降り、ポイントと信号が正しく連動しているか点検した。

詳細

意味（1）

(rail transport) A room in a signal box, usually at ground level beneath the operating room, containing the interlocking mechanism for signals and points (track switches) below the lever frame in the operating room.

Within these boxes, interlocking between points and signals was the most crucial safety aspect, with the signalman's pulling of levers further safeguarded through the equipment in the locking room (often beneath the signalman's station), which prevented conflicting movements.

詳細

locking rooms （ plural ）