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Transport Terrestre - Infrastructure Ferroviaire

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux hébergements pour passagers tels que "rail", "ballast" et "écartement".

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rail
rail
[nom]

a steel track on which trains run

rail, voie ferrée

rail, voie ferrée

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

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

voie ferrée

voie ferrée

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

a set of tracks that trains travel on between destinations

ligne de chemin de fer, voie ferrée

ligne de chemin de fer, voie ferrée

Ex: The railroad line connected several major cities. 
main line

an important railroad line between two cities or large towns

grande ligne, voie principale

grande ligne, voie principale

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

a secondary railway line that splits from a main line

ligne secondaire, embranchement

ligne secondaire, embranchement

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

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

voie de garage, voie de service

voie de garage, voie de service

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

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

embranchement, voie de raccordement

embranchement, voie de raccordement

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

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

ballast de voie, ballast ferroviaire

ballast de voie, ballast ferroviaire

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

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

monorail

monorail

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

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

aiguillage, aiguille

aiguillage, aiguille

Ex: The train approached the switch to change tracks. 
funicular

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

funiculaire, téléphérique

funiculaire, téléphérique

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

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

rail de traction, troisième rail

rail de traction, troisième rail

Ex: The subway train drew power from the third rail. 
overhead line

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

ligne aérienne, câble aérien

ligne aérienne, câble aérien

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

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

traverse, tie

traverse, tie

Ex: The wooden tie was replaced due to rot. 
railhead

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

tête de ligne, terminus ferroviaire

tête de ligne, terminus ferroviaire

Ex: The goods were unloaded at the railhead for further distribution. 
track bed

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

lit de voie, assise de la voie

lit de voie, assise de la voie

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

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

plaque de liaison, plaque d'attache

plaque de liaison, plaque d'attache

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

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

écartement, largeur de voie

écartement, largeur de voie

Ex: The standard gauge is widely used in many countries. 
narrow gauge

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

voie étroite, voie métrique

voie étroite, voie métrique

Ex: They used narrow gauge for the mining railway. 
standard gauge

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

écartement standard, voie normale

écartement standard, voie normale

Ex: Most trains in the region run on standard gauge tracks. 
train station

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

gare

gare

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

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

gare ferroviaire, gare

gare ferroviaire, gare

Ex: The train arrived at the busy railroad station. 
platform

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

quai

quai

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

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

hall, salle des pas perdus

hall, salle des pas perdus

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

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

poste d'aiguillage, cabine de signalisation

poste d'aiguillage, cabine de signalisation

Ex: The operator managed the switches from the signal box. 
infill station

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

station de remplissage, station intermédiaire

station de remplissage, station intermédiaire

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

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

gare principale, terminus ferroviaire

gare principale, terminus ferroviaire

Ex: The train departed from the main railroad terminal. 
island platform

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

quai central, quai insulaire

quai central, quai insulaire

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

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

chemin de fer à adhérence, voie ferrée à adhérence

chemin de fer à adhérence, voie ferrée à adhérence

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

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

chemin de fer à crémaillère, voie ferrée à crémaillère

chemin de fer à crémaillère, voie ferrée à crémaillère

Ex: The cog railway climbed the steep mountain slope. 
railway yard

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

dépôt ferroviaire, gare de triage

dépôt ferroviaire, gare de triage

Ex: The train was parked in the railway yard overnight. 
classification yard

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

gare de triage, gare de tri

gare de triage, gare de tri

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

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

boucle de retournement, boucle de ballon

boucle de retournement, boucle de ballon

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

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

un triangle de retournement, une étoile de voie

un triangle de retournement, une étoile de voie

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

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

profil de rail, profil du rail

profil de rail, profil du rail

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

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

objet de voie, équipement ferroviaire

objet de voie, équipement ferroviaire

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

a tall structure supporting electrical wires used to power trains

pylône de traction, support de caténaire

pylône de traction, support de caténaire

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

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

allée centrale, voie principale

allée centrale, voie principale

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