a short track connected to a main track, used for loading, unloading, or storing trains
侧轨, 支线
a short railway track branching off from a main line, typically leading to a specific facility
支线, 分支轨道
the layer of crushed stones or gravel placed under and around railway tracks to keep them in place and provide drainage
轨道碎石, 道砟
a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position
单轨列车
a mechanical installation enabling trains to be guided from one track to another
道岔, 开关
an additional rail providing electric power to trains, often used in subway systems
第三轨, 供电轨
a wire or cable that is used to carry electricity or signals and is supported above the ground by poles or towers
架空线, 空中电缆
the farthest point reached by a railway line or the starting point for transport of goods
铁路终点, 货物装运点
a flat piece of metal used to join and support the ends of rails in a railroad track
轨距板
a smaller distance between railroad tracks, less than the standard size, often used in mountains or small space
窄轨, 窄轨铁路
the most common distance between railroad tracks, which is 1,435 mm apart
标准轨距, 标准轨道
a place where trains stop to pick up or drop off passengers and cargo
火车站, 铁路车站
the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train
月台, 平台
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
大厅, 通道
a building or structure from which railway signals and switches are controlled
信号箱, 信号控制室
a new train or bus station built on an existing line to serve an area that previously did not have a nearby station
填充站, 补充站
a major station where multiple train routes converge and services are provided
铁路终点站, 火车站
a raised structure in a train station where passengers can board and alight from trains, surrounded by tracks on both sides
岛式站台, 中心站台
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
附着铁道, 摩擦铁路
a railway with a toothed rail, allowing trains to operate on steep gradients
齿轨铁路, 齿轮铁路
a specialized railway facility where freight trains are sorted into different tracks according to their destinations or routes
分类场, 调度场
a circular railway track that allows trains to change direction without needing to turn around
气球环, 环形轨道
a track arrangement where three rails converge to allow trains to change direction
Y型转辙器, wye
the cross-sectional shape or contour of a railway track's metal rail
轨道轮廓, 轨道的横截面
a term used to describe any equipment, device, or structure used on or alongside railway tracks to facilitate safe and efficient operations
轨道设备, 铁路设施
a tall structure supporting electrical wires used to power trains
牵引电流电塔, 电力牵引塔