Trasporti terrestri - Infrastruttura ferroviaria

a steel track on which trains run

binario

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

binari

a set of tracks that trains travel on between destinations

linea ferroviaria

an important railroad line between two cities or large towns

linea principale

a secondary railway line that splits from a main line

linea secondaria

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

binario di servizio

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

binario di diramazione

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

ballast di binario

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

monorotaia

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

scambio

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

funicolare

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

terza rotaia

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

linea aerea

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

traversa

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

testa della ferrovia

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

letto di rotaia

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

piastra di giunzione

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

scartamento

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

binario stretto

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

scartamento normale

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

stazione ferroviaria

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

stazione ferroviaria

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

binario

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

concerto

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

cabina di segnalazione

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

stazione di riempimento

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

terminal ferroviario

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

piattaforma centrale

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

ferrovia a aderenza

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

ferrovia a cremagliera

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

deposito ferroviario

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

piazzale di classificazione

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

anello ferroviario

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

giunzione a Y

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

profilo del binario

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

oggetto ferroviario

a tall structure supporting electrical wires used to power trains

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