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Pozemní Doprava - Železniční Infrastruktura

Zde se naučíte některá anglická slova související s ubytováním cestujících, jako jsou "kolejnice", "štěrk" a "rozchod".

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rail
rail
[Podstatné jméno]

a steel track on which trains run

kolejnice, železniční trať

kolejnice, železniční trať

Ex: The rail was shiny and smooth, allowing trains to travel quickly. 
track
track
[Podstatné jméno]

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

železniční trať, kolejnice

železniční trať, kolejnice

Ex: Tracks are essential for guiding trains along their journey, ensuring they stay on course from start to finish. 
railroad line
railroad line
[Podstatné jméno]

a set of tracks that trains travel on between destinations

železniční trať, železniční kolej

železniční trať, železniční kolej

Ex: The railroad line connected several major cities. 
main line
main line
[Podstatné jméno]

an important railroad line between two cities or large towns

hlavní trať, velká trať

hlavní trať, velká trať

Ex: The train's main line connects the city to several suburban areas. 
branch line
branch line
[Podstatné jméno]

a secondary railway line that splits from a main line

vedlejší trať, odbočka

vedlejší trať, odbočka

Ex: The branch line served smaller towns off the main route. 
siding
siding
[Podstatné jméno]

a short track connected to a main track, used for loading, unloading, or storing trains

odbočka, servisní kolej

odbočka, servisní kolej

Ex: The freight train was parked on the siding. 
spur
spur
[Podstatné jméno]

a short railway track branching off from a main line, typically leading to a specific facility

odbočka, připojovací kolej

odbočka, připojovací kolej

Ex: The spur led directly to the factory for easy shipment of goods. 
track ballast
track ballast
[Podstatné jméno]

the layer of crushed stones or gravel placed under and around railway tracks to keep them in place and provide drainage

kolejový štěrk, železniční štěrk

kolejový štěrk, železniční štěrk

Ex: The workers spread new track ballast along the railway line to make the tracks more stable. 
monorail
monorail
[Podstatné jméno]

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

monorail, jednokolejná dráha

monorail, jednokolejná dráha

Ex: The city implemented a monorail system to alleviate traffic congestion and provide efficient public transportation. 
switch
switch
[Podstatné jméno]

a mechanical installation enabling trains to be guided from one track to another

výhybka, přestavník

výhybka, přestavník

Ex: The train approached the switch to change tracks. 
funicular
funicular
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of railway powered by cables that goes up and down a slope

lanovka, kabinová lanovka

lanovka, kabinová lanovka

Ex: Tourists flocked to ride the historic funicular, which had been operating for over a century, connecting the lower town to the hilltop castle. 
third rail
third rail
[Podstatné jméno]

an additional rail providing electric power to trains, often used in subway systems

třetí kolejnice, přídavná kolejnice dodávající elektrickou energii vlakům

třetí kolejnice, přídavná kolejnice dodávající elektrickou energii vlakům

Ex: The subway train drew power from the third rail. 
overhead line
overhead line
[Podstatné jméno]

a wire or cable that is used to carry electricity or signals and is supported above the ground by poles or towers

nadzemní vedení, nadzemní kabel

nadzemní vedení, nadzemní kabel

Ex: The workers were fixing an overhead line that had fallen during the storm. 
tie
tie
[Podstatné jméno]

a crosspiece used to hold the rails in place and keep them evenly spaced

pražec, příčný nosník

pražec, příčný nosník

Ex: The wooden tie was replaced due to rot. 
railhead
railhead
[Podstatné jméno]

the farthest point reached by a railway line or the starting point for transport of goods

železniční hlava, železniční terminál

železniční hlava, železniční terminál

Ex: The goods were unloaded at the railhead for further distribution. 
track bed
track bed
[Podstatné jméno]

the layer of stones or other material on which the railway tracks are laid

lože trati, kolejové lože

lože trati, kolejové lože

Ex: The train ran smoothly because the track bed was well-maintained. 
tie plate
tie plate
[Podstatné jméno]

a flat piece of metal used to join and support the ends of rails in a railroad track

spojovací deska, deska pro upevnění kolejnic

spojovací deska, deska pro upevnění kolejnic

Ex: The workers installed a new tie plate to keep the rails properly aligned. 
gauge
gauge
[Podstatné jméno]

the distance between the inner sides of the two parallel rails of a track

rozchod kolejí, šířka koleje

rozchod kolejí, šířka koleje

Ex: The standard gauge is widely used in many countries. 
narrow gauge
narrow gauge
[Podstatné jméno]

a smaller distance between railroad tracks, less than the standard size, often used in mountains or small space

úzký rozchod, úzkorozchodná dráha

úzký rozchod, úzkorozchodná dráha

Ex: They used narrow gauge for the mining railway. 
standard gauge
standard gauge
[Podstatné jméno]

the most common distance between railroad tracks, which is 1,435 mm apart

standardní rozchod, normální rozchod

standardní rozchod, normální rozchod

Ex: Most trains in the region run on standard gauge tracks. 
train station
train station
[Podstatné jméno]

a place where trains regularly stop for passengers to get on and off

nádraží, železniční stanice

nádraží, železniční stanice

Ex: I arrived at the train station early to ensure I didn't miss my train. 
railroad station
railroad station
[Podstatné jméno]

a place where trains stop to pick up or drop off passengers and cargo

železniční stanice, nádraží

železniční stanice, nádraží

Ex: The train arrived at the busy railroad station. 
platform
platform
[Podstatné jméno]

the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

nástupiště, platforma

nástupiště, platforma

Ex: He checked the platform number on his ticket before heading towards his train. 
concourse
concourse
[Podstatné jméno]

a large open space or hallway within a building, often used for gatherings or as a central area in transportation hubs like airports or train stations

hala, hlavní hala

hala, hlavní hala

Ex: The bustling concourse of the airport was filled with travelers rushing to catch their flights, while others waited patiently for their loved ones to arrive. 
signal box
signal box
[Podstatné jméno]

a building or structure from which railway signals and switches are controlled

signalizační budka, řídicí stanoviště

signalizační budka, řídicí stanoviště

Ex: The operator managed the switches from the signal box. 
infill station
infill station
[Podstatné jméno]

a new train or bus station built on an existing line to serve an area that previously did not have a nearby station

vyplňovací stanice, mezistanice

vyplňovací stanice, mezistanice

Ex: The city decided to build an infill station between two busy stops to make commuting easier for residents. 
railroad terminal
railroad terminal
[Podstatné jméno]

a major station where multiple train routes converge and services are provided

hlavní nádraží, železniční terminál

hlavní nádraží, železniční terminál

Ex: The train departed from the main railroad terminal. 
island platform
island platform
[Podstatné jméno]

a raised structure in a train station where passengers can board and alight from trains, surrounded by tracks on both sides

ostrovní nástupiště, centrální nástupiště

ostrovní nástupiště, centrální nástupiště

Ex: At the busy city station, the island platform allowed commuters to switch trains conveniently without needing to cross over tracks. 
adhesion railway
adhesion railway
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of railroad where trains rely on friction between the wheels and the track for propulsion rather than using a cog or rack system

adhezní železnice, třenlivá železnice

adhezní železnice, třenlivá železnice

Ex: In an adhesion railway, locomotives and carriages maintain traction through the weight pressing down on the tracks. 
cog railway
cog railway
[Podstatné jméno]

a railway with a toothed rail, allowing trains to operate on steep gradients

ozubená železnice, železnice s ozubenou kolejí

ozubená železnice, železnice s ozubenou kolejí

Ex: The cog railway climbed the steep mountain slope. 
railway yard
railway yard
[Podstatné jméno]

a complex of tracks where trains are stored, maintained, and built

železniční depo, seřaďovací nádraží

železniční depo, seřaďovací nádraží

Ex: The train was parked in the railway yard overnight. 
classification yard
classification yard
[Podstatné jméno]

a specialized railway facility where freight trains are sorted into different tracks according to their destinations or routes

seřaďovací nádraží, třídící stanice

seřaďovací nádraží, třídící stanice

Ex: In a classification yard, trains arrive from various locations and are rearranged to form new trains headed in specific directions. 
balloon loop
balloon loop
[Podstatné jméno]

a circular railway track that allows trains to change direction without needing to turn around

balónová smyčka, obratová smyčka

balónová smyčka, obratová smyčka

Ex: The train traveled along the balloon loop to return to the station after dropping off passengers. 
wye
wye
[Podstatné jméno]

a track arrangement where three rails converge to allow trains to change direction

obratový trojúhelník, kolejová hvězda

obratový trojúhelník, kolejová hvězda

Ex: The railway station had a wye that enabled trains to maneuver onto different tracks efficiently. 
rail profile
rail profile
[Podstatné jméno]

the cross-sectional shape or contour of a railway track's metal rail

profil kolejnice, tvar průřezu kolejnice

profil kolejnice, tvar průřezu kolejnice

Ex: Engineers carefully design rail profiles to ensure smooth and safe passage for trains along the tracks. 
wayobject
wayobject
[Podstatné jméno]

a term used to describe any equipment, device, or structure used on or alongside railway tracks to facilitate safe and efficient operations

drážní objekt, železniční vybavení

drážní objekt, železniční vybavení

Ex: Railways rely on various wayobjects such as signals and switches to manage train movements and ensure safety. 
traction current pylon
traction current pylon
[Podstatné jméno]

a tall structure supporting electrical wires used to power trains

stožár trakčního proudu, nosný stožár trolejového vedení

stožár trakčního proudu, nosný stožár trolejového vedení

Ex: The traction current pylons along the railway line stood tall against the cloudy sky. 
midway
midway
[Podstatné jméno]

a wide main pathway in facilities like railroad yards or factories, flanked by work buildings or storage areas

hlavní cesta, centrální průchod

hlavní cesta, centrální průchod

Ex: Workers pushed carts of tools down the midway between the repair sheds. 
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