Meaning of balise | Babel Free
bəˈliːzDefinitions
An electronic beacon or transponder placed between the rails of a railway.
Examples
“Akers claims that ETCS signalling renewals are roughly 50% of the cost⟳ of conventional renewals. If nothing else, this is an important reason⟳ for NR to be keen to switch⟳. "There's no rocket science or magic in that, there's just physically less to deliver⟳," he says. "There are no trackside signals. Yes, you have⟳ balises and marker boards, and you still have⟳ train⟳ detection, but by and large there is simply less to deliver⟳.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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