車両(しゃりょう)点検(てんけん)

しゃりょうてんけん
noun
train inspection; vehicle inspection
formaltransportation
1. train inspection; vehicle inspection
the inspection of a train or railway vehicle, often causing delays or service disruptions
車両点検(しゃりょうてんけん)のため遅延(ちえん)しています。
There are delays due to train inspection.
Service will resume as soon as the train inspection is completed.
異音(いおん)の確認(かくにん)のため、車両点検(しゃりょうてんけん)を行(おこな)っております。
We are conducting a train inspection to check for unusual sounds.

Etymology

車両(しゃりょう) (vehicle/train car) + 点検(てんけん) (inspection)

Usage

Heard in train announcements when a train stops to check for unusual sounds (異音(いおん)の確認(かくにん)), malfunctions, or safety (安全(あんぜん)確認(かくにん)).

Common expressions

"We are conducting a train inspection."

"Please wait while we conduct a train inspection."

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