derailment
derailment (n)
- plural
- derailments
English Definitions:
derailment (noun)
an accident in which a train runs off its track
derailment (Noun)
The action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs
derailment (Noun)
A pattern of discourse (in speech or writing) that is a sequence of unrelated or only remotely related ideas.
Derailment
A derailment is said to take place when the track of a railway or tramway fails properly to guide a vehicle running on it. Although many derailments are minor, all result in temporary disruption of the proper operation of the railway system, and they are potentially seriously hazardous to human health and safety. In the nineteenth century derailments were commonplace, but progressively improved safety measures have resulted in a stable low-level volume.
Derailment
In rail transport, a derailment occurs when a rail vehicle such as a train comes off its rails. Although many derailments are minor, all result in temporary disruption of the proper operation of the railway system and they are a potentially serious hazard. A derailment of a train can be caused by a collision with another object, an operational error (such as excessive speed through a curve), the mechanical failure of tracks (such as broken rails), or the mechanical failure of the wheels, among other causes. In emergency situations, deliberate derailment with derails or catch points is sometimes used to prevent a more serious accident.
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