trap points

English

Noun

trap points (plural trap points)

  1. (rail transport, Britain) a set of facing points at the end of a crossing loop or side track parallel to a main line which will direct a train into a sand drag if the signal on that line is passed at danger, thus preventing the train running onto the main line.
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