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Trasporto Terrestre - Infrastruttura ferroviaria

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative agli alloggi dei passeggeri come "rail", "track ballast" e "gauge".

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rail

a steel track on which trains run

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track

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

binario

binario

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railroad line

a set of tracks that trains travel on between destinations

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main line

an important railroad line between two cities or large towns

linea principale

linea principale

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branch line

a secondary railway line that splits from a main line

linea secondaria,linea ramificata

linea secondaria,linea ramificata

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siding

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

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spur

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

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track ballast

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

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monorail

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

monorotaia

monorotaia

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switch

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

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funicular

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

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third rail

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

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overhead line

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

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tie

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

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railhead

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

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track bed

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

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tie plate

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

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gauge

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

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narrow gauge

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

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standard gauge

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

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train station

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

stazione dei treni

stazione dei treni

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railroad station

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

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platform

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

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binario

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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

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signal box

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

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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

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railroad terminal

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

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island platform

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

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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

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cog railway

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

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railway yard

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

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classification yard

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

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balloon loop

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

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wye

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

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rail profile

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

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wayobject

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

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traction current pylon

a tall structure supporting electrical wires used to power trains

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