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Transport Lądowy - Infrastruktura Kolejowa

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rail
rail
[Rzeczownik]

a steel track on which trains run

szyna, tor kolejowy

szyna, tor kolejowy

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

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

tor kolejowy, szyna

tor kolejowy, szyna

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

a set of tracks that trains travel on between destinations

linia kolejowa, tor kolejowy

linia kolejowa, tor kolejowy

Ex: The railroad line connected several major cities. 
main line
main line
[Rzeczownik]

an important railroad line between two cities or large towns

linia główna, duża linia

linia główna, duża linia

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

a secondary railway line that splits from a main line

linia boczna, odgałęzienie

linia boczna, odgałęzienie

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

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

tor boczny, tor serwisowy

tor boczny, tor serwisowy

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

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

odgałęzienie, tor łączący

odgałęzienie, tor łączący

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

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

podkład kolejowy, balast kolejowy

podkład kolejowy, balast kolejowy

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

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

monorail, kolej jednoszynowa

monorail, kolej jednoszynowa

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

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

zwrotnica, rozjazd

zwrotnica, rozjazd

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

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

kolej linowa, kolejka linowa

kolej linowa, kolejka linowa

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
third rail
[Rzeczownik]

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

trzecia szyna, dodatkowa szyna dostarczająca energię elektryczną do pociągów

trzecia szyna, dodatkowa szyna dostarczająca energię elektryczną do pociągów

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

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

linia napowietrzna, kabel napowietrzny

linia napowietrzna, kabel napowietrzny

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

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

podkład, przyczółek

podkład, przyczółek

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

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

głowica kolejowa, terminal kolejowy

głowica kolejowa, terminal kolejowy

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

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

podtorze, podłoże torowe

podtorze, podłoże torowe

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

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

płyta łącząca, płyta mocująca szyny

płyta łącząca, płyta mocująca szyny

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

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

rozstaw szyn, szerokość toru

rozstaw szyn, szerokość toru

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

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

wąski tor, kolej wąskotorowa

wąski tor, kolej wąskotorowa

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

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

rozstaw standardowy, rozstaw normalny

rozstaw standardowy, rozstaw normalny

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

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

dworzec kolejowy, stacja kolejowa

dworzec kolejowy, stacja kolejowa

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

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

stacja kolejowa, dworzec

stacja kolejowa, dworzec

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

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

peron, platforma

peron, platforma

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

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

hol, główna hala

hol, główna hala

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
signal box
[Rzeczownik]

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

budka sygnalizacyjna, stanowisko dyspozytora

budka sygnalizacyjna, stanowisko dyspozytora

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

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

stacja wypełniająca, stacja pośrednia

stacja wypełniająca, stacja pośrednia

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

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

główny dworzec kolejowy, terminal kolejowy

główny dworzec kolejowy, terminal kolejowy

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

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

peron wyspowy, centralny peron

peron wyspowy, centralny peron

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

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

kolej adhezyjna, kolej tarcia

kolej adhezyjna, kolej tarcia

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

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

kolej zębata, kolej z zębatą szyną

kolej zębata, kolej z zębatą szyną

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

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

zajezdnia kolejowa, stacja rozrządowa

zajezdnia kolejowa, stacja rozrządowa

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

stacja rozrządowa, garaż rozrządowy

stacja rozrządowa, garaż rozrządowy

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

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

pętla balonowa, pętla odwrotna

pętla balonowa, pętla odwrotna

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

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

trójkąt nawrotny, gwiazda torowa

trójkąt nawrotny, gwiazda torowa

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

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

profil szyny, kształt przekroju szyny

profil szyny, kształt przekroju szyny

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

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

obiekt torowy, wyposażenie kolejowe

obiekt torowy, wyposażenie kolejowe

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

słup trakcyjny, podpora sieci trakcyjnej

słup trakcyjny, podpora sieci trakcyjnej

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

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

główna aleja, centralna ścieżka

główna aleja, centralna ścieżka

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