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Landtransport - Järnvägsinfrastruktur

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till passagerarboenden såsom "räls", "ballast" och "spårvidd".

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rail
rail
[Substantiv]

a steel track on which trains run

räls, järnvägsspår

räls, järnvägsspår

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

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

järnvägsspår, räl

järnvägsspår, räl

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

a set of tracks that trains travel on between destinations

järnvägslinje, järnvägsspår

järnvägslinje, järnvägsspår

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

an important railroad line between two cities or large towns

huvudlinje, stor linje

huvudlinje, stor linje

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

a secondary railway line that splits from a main line

sidolinje, grenlinje

sidolinje, grenlinje

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

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

sidospår, service spår

sidospår, service spår

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

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

gren, anslutningsspår

gren, anslutningsspår

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

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

spårballast, järnvägsballast

spårballast, järnvägsballast

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

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

monorail, enkelspårig järnväg

monorail, enkelspårig järnväg

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

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

växel, spårväxel

växel, spårväxel

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

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

kabelbana, linbana

kabelbana, linbana

Ex: Tourists flocked to ride the historic funicular, which had been operating for over a century, connecting the lower town to the hilltop castle. 
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third rail
third rail
[Substantiv]

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

tredje räls, extra räls som ger elkraft till tåg

tredje räls, extra räls som ger elkraft till tåg

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

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

luftledning, luftkabel

luftledning, luftkabel

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

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

släper, tvärbjälke

släper, tvärbjälke

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

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

järnvägsspets, järnvägsterminal

järnvägsspets, järnvägsterminal

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

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

spårbädd, ballastbädd

spårbädd, ballastbädd

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

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

skenanslutningsplatta, rälsfästplatta

skenanslutningsplatta, rälsfästplatta

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

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

spårvidd, järnvägsspår

spårvidd, järnvägsspår

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

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

smalspår, smalspårig järnväg

smalspår, smalspårig järnväg

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

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

normalspår, standardspårvidd

normalspår, standardspårvidd

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

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

järnvägsstation, tågstation

järnvägsstation, tågstation

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

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

järnvägsstation, station

järnvägsstation, station

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

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

plattform, perrong

plattform, perrong

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

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, centralhall

hall, centralhall

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. 
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signal box
signal box
[Substantiv]

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

signalhus, kontrollrum

signalhus, kontrollrum

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

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

fyllnadsstation, mellanstation

fyllnadsstation, mellanstation

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

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

huvudjärnvägsstation, järnvägsterminal

huvudjärnvägsstation, järnvägsterminal

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

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

öperrong, centralperrong

öperrong, centralperrong

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

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

adhäsionsjärnväg, friktionsjärnväg

adhäsionsjärnväg, friktionsjärnväg

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

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

kuggjärnväg, järnväg med kuggstång

kuggjärnväg, järnväg med kuggstång

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

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

järnvägsdepå, sorteringsstation

järnvägsdepå, sorteringsstation

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

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

sorteringsbangård, klassificeringsbangård

sorteringsbangård, klassificeringsbangård

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

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

ballongslinga, vändslinga

ballongslinga, vändslinga

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

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

en återvändstriangel, en stjärnspår

en återvändstriangel, en stjärnspår

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

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

rälsprofil, järnvägsskens tvärsnittsform

rälsprofil, järnvägsskens tvärsnittsform

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

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

vägobjekt, järnvägsutrustning

vägobjekt, järnvägsutrustning

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

a tall structure supporting electrical wires used to power trains

dragströmstorn, kontaktledningsstöd

dragströmstorn, kontaktledningsstöd

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

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

huvudgång, central gång

huvudgång, central gång

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