ホーム柵さく

noun

platform gate

Railway term for gates installed at the edge of a station platform to prevent falls and improve safety. Often used interchangeably with ホームドア, though ホーム柵 may refer to simpler barrier types.

See also: ホームドア

• この駅えきにはホーム柵さくが設せっ置ちされている。

  Platform gates are installed at this station.

• ホーム柵さくのおかげで転てん落らく事じ故こが減へった。

  Thanks to the platform gates, falling accidents have decreased.