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Transporte Terrestre - Infraestructura ferroviaria

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el alojamiento de los pasajeros, como "rail", "track ballast" y "gauge".

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Words Related to Land Transportation
rail
[Sustantivo]

a steel track on which trains run

raíl, vía

raíl, vía

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

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

rieles del tren

rieles del tren

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

a set of tracks that trains travel on between destinations

línea de ferrocarril, vía férrea

línea de ferrocarril, vía férrea

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

an important railroad line between two cities or large towns

línea principal

línea principal

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

a secondary railway line that splits from a main line

línea secundaria, línea de ramal

línea secundaria, línea de ramal

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

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

vía de apartado, vía muerta

vía de apartado, vía muerta

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

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

desviación, tramo de acceso

desviación, tramo de acceso

Ex: The train switched to spur to drop off cargo .
track ballast
[Sustantivo]

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

balasto de vía, balasto ferroviario

balasto de vía, balasto ferroviario

monorail
[Sustantivo]

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

monorraíl, monorriel

monorraíl, monorriel

Ex: Engineers praised monorail for its minimal footprint and environmentally friendly design compared to traditional rail systems .
switch
[Sustantivo]

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

desvío, cambio de aguja

desvío, cambio de aguja

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

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

funicular, ferrocarril de cremallera

funicular, ferrocarril de cremallera

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
[Sustantivo]

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

tercera rail, raíl adicional

tercera rail, raíl adicional

Ex: She was warned to stay clear of the third rail.
overhead line
[Sustantivo]

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

línea aérea, cable aéreo

línea aérea, cable aéreo

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

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

travesaño, durmiente

travesaño, durmiente

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

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

punto terminal del ferrocarril, cabecera de ferrocarril

punto terminal del ferrocarril, cabecera de ferrocarril

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

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

cama de vía, lecho de la vía

cama de vía, lecho de la vía

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

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

placa de atado, placa de sujeción

placa de atado, placa de sujeción

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

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

ancho de vía, gauge

ancho de vía, gauge

Ex: gauge ensured the stability of the train .
narrow gauge
[Sustantivo]

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

vía de ancho reducido, vía estrecha

vía de ancho reducido, vía estrecha

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

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

ancho estándar, vía estándar

ancho estándar, vía estándar

train station
[Sustantivo]

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

estación de tren

estación de tren

Ex: train station was located in the city center , making it convenient for travelers .
railroad station
[Sustantivo]

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

estación de tren, estación ferroviaria

estación de tren, estación ferroviaria

Ex: railroad station was a hub of activity .
platform
[Sustantivo]

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

andén

andén

Ex: The train pulled into platform, and the passengers began to board .
concourse
[Sustantivo]

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

concurso, vestíbulo

concurso, vestíbulo

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
[Sustantivo]

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

caja de señales, caseta de señales

caja de señales, caseta de señales

Ex: They upgraded the equipment in signal box.
infill station
[Sustantivo]

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

estación de relleno, estación de inserción

estación de relleno, estación de inserción

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

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

terminal de trenes, estación ferroviaria

terminal de trenes, estación ferroviaria

Ex: He checked the schedule at railroad terminal.
island platform
[Sustantivo]

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

plataforma isla, plataforma central

plataforma isla, plataforma central

Ex: island platform was accessible via an overhead bridge that connected it to the main station building .
adhesion railway
[Sustantivo]

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

ferrocarril de adhesión, tren de adhesión

ferrocarril de adhesión, tren de adhesión

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

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

ferrocarril cremallera, ferrocarril de piñón

ferrocarril cremallera, ferrocarril de piñón

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

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

depot ferroviario, patio de trenes

depot ferroviario, patio de trenes

Ex: They organized the freight cars in railway yard.

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

plaza de clasificación, patio de clasificación

plaza de clasificación, patio de clasificación

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

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

vía circular, bucle ferroviario

vía circular, bucle ferroviario

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

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

triángulo de maniobra, via en Y

triángulo de maniobra, via en Y

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

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

perfil de riel, perfil de vía

perfil de riel, perfil de vía

wayobject
[Sustantivo]

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

elemento auxiliar de vía, objeto de vía

elemento auxiliar de vía, objeto de vía

Ex: Maintenance crews use wayobjects such as track trolleys and inspection vehicles to keep the railway infrastructure in good condition .

a tall structure supporting electrical wires used to power trains

pórtico de corriente de tracción, pilar de corriente de tracción

pórtico de corriente de tracción, pilar de corriente de tracción

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

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

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