a short track connected to a main track, used for loading, unloading, or storing trains
側線, 引込み線
a short railway track branching off from a main line, typically leading to a specific facility
支線, 分岐線
the layer of crushed stones or gravel placed under and around railway tracks to keep them in place and provide drainage
軌道バラスト, バラスト
a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position
モノレール
a mechanical installation enabling trains to be guided from one track to another
分岐器, スイッチ
an additional rail providing electric power to trains, often used in subway systems
第3のレール, 電力供給レール
a wire or cable that is used to carry electricity or signals and is supported above the ground by poles or towers
架空線, 空中ケーブル
the farthest point reached by a railway line or the starting point for transport of goods
鉄道の終点, 貨物積み込み地点
the layer of stones or other material on which the railway tracks are laid
トラックベッド, バラスト層
a flat piece of metal used to join and support the ends of rails in a railroad track
タイプレート
a smaller distance between railroad tracks, less than the standard size, often used in mountains or small space
ナローゲージ, 狭軌
the most common distance between railroad tracks, which is 1,435 mm apart
標準ゲージ, 標準軌間
a place where trains stop to pick up or drop off passengers and cargo
鉄道駅, 列車の駅
the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train
プラットフォーム, ホーム
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
コンコース, 広場
a building or structure from which railway signals and switches are controlled
信号箱, 信号制御室
a new train or bus station built on an existing line to serve an area that previously did not have a nearby station
インフィル駅, 追加駅
a major station where multiple train routes converge and services are provided
鉄道ターミナル, 列車の駅
a raised structure in a train station where passengers can board and alight from trains, surrounded by tracks on both sides
島式ホーム, 中央ホーム
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
粘着鉄道, アデジオン鉄道
a railway with a toothed rail, allowing trains to operate on steep gradients
ラックレール, 歯車鉄道
a complex of tracks where trains are stored, maintained, and built
鉄道ヤード, 操車場
a specialized railway facility where freight trains are sorted into different tracks according to their destinations or routes
分類ヤード, 仕分け場
a circular railway track that allows trains to change direction without needing to turn around
バルーンループ, 円形の鉄道
a track arrangement where three rails converge to allow trains to change direction
Y字型連結, ワイ
the cross-sectional shape or contour of a railway track's metal rail
レールプロファイル, レールの断面
a term used to describe any equipment, device, or structure used on or alongside railway tracks to facilitate safe and efficient operations
鉄道用具, レール構造物
a tall structure supporting electrical wires used to power trains
牽引電流の電柱, 牽引用の鉄塔