re-tractioning
nounEtymology From re- + traction + -ing.
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Rail transport, Railways, Transport Renewal of traction equipment, in particular traction motors.
- Gemini Rail Technology has the contract for internal refurbishment and re-tractioning of the '442s', although the re-tractioning was delayed to allow procurement of new static converters due to concerns about electromagnetic compatibility.2019 October, “'442s' withdrawn due to signal interaction issues”, in Modern Railways, page 87: