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Pozemní Doprava - Železniční infrastruktura

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rail
[Podstatné jméno]

a steel track on which trains run

kolej, železniční trať

kolej, železniční trať

Ex: They laid rail for the expanding line .
track
[Podstatné jméno]

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

koleje, trakty

koleje, trakty

Ex: Whether for freight or passenger transporttracks play a vital role in the functioning of railway systems worldwide .
railroad line
[Podstatné jméno]

a set of tracks that trains travel on between destinations

železniční trať, železniční linka

železniční trať, železniční linka

Ex: The railroad line reduced travel time significantly .
main line
[Podstatné jméno]

an important railroad line between two cities or large towns

hlavní železniční trať, hlavní linka

hlavní železniční trať, hlavní linka

Ex: Travelers often prefer main line for its frequent train services and convenience .
branch line
[Podstatné jméno]

a secondary railway line that splits from a main line

odbočka, vedlejší trať

odbočka, vedlejší trať

Ex: branch line was less busy than the main line .
siding
[Podstatné jméno]

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

kolej, odstavná kolej

kolej, odstavná kolej

Ex: Maintenance equipment was kept on siding.
spur
[Podstatné jméno]

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

odbočka, vedlejší kolej

odbočka, vedlejší kolej

Ex: The train switched to spur to drop off cargo .
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

železniční štěrk, podkladová vrstva

železniční štěrk, podkladová vrstva

Ex: The maintenance team regularly checks track ballast to ensure it is in good condition .
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: Engineers praised monorail for its minimal footprint and environmentally friendly design compared to traditional rail systems .
switch
[Podstatné jméno]

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

výhybka, přepínač

výhybka, přepínač

Ex: switch was manually operated by the railway staff .
funicular
[Podstatné jméno]

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

lanovka, zubačka

lanovka, zubačka

Ex: Riding funicular was a highlight of their trip , as they marveled at the engineering feat that allowed for such a comfortable ascent .
third rail
[Podstatné jméno]

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

třetí kolejnice, napájecí kolejnice

třetí kolejnice, napájecí kolejnice

Ex: She was warned to stay clear of the third rail.
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

vysoké napětí, vzdušný vedení

vysoké napětí, vzdušný vedení

Ex: Engineers inspected overhead lines to ensure they were safe and in good condition .
tie
[Podstatné jméno]

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

tratová lišta, kolejová podloška

tratová lišta, kolejová podloška

Ex: ties were used for increased durability .
railhead
[Podstatné jméno]

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

železniční terminus, železniční konečná

železniční terminus, železniční konečná

Ex: railhead was bustling with activity .
track bed
[Podstatné jméno]

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

tratový násyp, železniční lože

tratový násyp, železniční lože

Ex: Engineers studied track bed to improve its durability and performance .
tie plate
[Podstatné jméno]

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

spojovací deska, podložka kolejnicová

spojovací deska, podložka kolejnicová

Ex: During maintenance , engineers inspect tie plate to ensure it is secure and undamaged .
gauge
[Podstatné jméno]

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

rozchod, kolíková vzdálenost

rozchod, kolíková vzdálenost

Ex: The project involved converting the railway to a gauge.
narrow gauge
[Podstatné jméno]

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

úzkokolejný, úzká kolej

úzkokolejný, úzká kolej

Ex: narrow gauge was perfect for the terrain .
standard gauge
[Podstatné jméno]

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

normální rozchod, standardní rozchod

normální rozchod, standardní rozchod

Ex: Standard gauge allowed for interoperability with other railways .
train station
[Podstatné jméno]

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

nádraží, železniční stanice

nádraží, železniční stanice

Ex: train station was located in the city center , making it convenient for travelers .
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: railroad station was a hub of activity .
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: The train pulled into platform, and the passengers began to board .
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

průchod, hal

průchod, hal

Ex: As the concert ended , fans streamed out of the arena into concourse, their faces still glowing with the energy of the performance .
signal box
[Podstatné jméno]

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

signalizátor, signalizační budka

signalizátor, signalizační budka

Ex: They upgraded the equipment in signal box.
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

infillová stanice, doplněk stanice

infillová stanice, doplněk stanice

Ex: infill station was part of a larger project to modernize the entire transit system .
railroad terminal
[Podstatné jméno]

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

železniční terminál, železniční stanice

železniční terminál, železniční stanice

Ex: He checked the schedule at railroad terminal.
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, ostrovní platforma

ostrovní nástupiště, ostrovní platforma

Ex: island platform was accessible via an overhead bridge that connected it to the main station building .
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

přilnavá železnice, trakční železnice

přilnavá železnice, trakční železnice

Ex: Engineers adhesion railways to handle various weather conditions and track gradients efficiently .
cog railway
[Podstatné jméno]

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

ozubená dráha, zubačka

ozubená dráha, zubačka

Ex: cog railway used a special gear system .
railway yard
[Podstatné jméno]

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

železniční depa, železniční státní sklad

železniční depa, železniční státní sklad

Ex: They organized the freight cars in railway yard.
classification yard
[Podstatné jméno]

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

rozřazovací nádraží, kategorizovací kolej

rozřazovací nádraží, kategorizovací kolej

Ex: The smooth operation of classification yard depends on precise coordination and communication among railway personnel .
balloon loop
[Podstatné jméno]

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

balónová smyčka, smyčka jako balón

balónová smyčka, smyčka jako balón

Ex: The historic railway museum features a fully restored balloon loop used during the steam era.
wye
[Podstatné jméno]

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

výhybka, rozcestí

výhybka, rozcestí

Ex: Train conductors use wye to position their locomotives for onward journeys along various routes .
rail profile
[Podstatné jméno]

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

profil kolejnice, průřez kolejnice

profil kolejnice, průřez kolejnice

Ex: Advanced technologies now allow for precise measurements rail profiles to optimize performance and safety .
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

železniční zařízení, kolejový prvek

železniční zařízení, kolejový prvek

Ex: Maintenance crews use wayobjects such as track trolleys and inspection vehicles to keep the railway infrastructure in good condition .
traction current pylon
[Podstatné jméno]

a tall structure supporting electrical wires used to power trains

trakcní stožár, pylon trakčního proudu

trakcní stožár, pylon trakčního proudu

Ex: The design of traction current pylons focuses on durability and efficiency to sustain heavy electrical loads .
midway
[Podstatné jméno]

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

Ex: Storage warehouses bordered both sides of midway in the rail yard .
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