switch risk

Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Points_(railway)

A risk category in rail transport arising from the operation, maintenance, or failure of railway switches (points). Includes risks such as misalignment, switch malfunctions, mechanical failures, or delays due to incorrect or failed switch control, potentially causing wrong routing, traffic disruptions, or accidents.

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