Rail transport terms are a form of technical terminology applied to railways. Although many terms are uniform across different nations and companies, ...

Terminology varies by country, and also often by railroad. The following are general terms as usually understood in Canada.

11 мая 2022 г. · Below, we've compiled a list of common railroad terms and definitions for you to take note of before your trip to our short line.

This article contains a list of jargon used to varying degrees by railway enthusiasts, trainspotters, and railway employees in the United Kingdom, ...

S-T · Shoofly. Temporary track used to avoid an obstacle that blocks movement on the normal track section. · Shop Count · Sidings Blocked · Spur · Tight on ...

Glossary of common railway terms · Secondary track: This is an auxiliary rail or a secondary track in a station or a railway depot. · Bogie: A steel or concrete ...

railway: Railroad. Also, a railroad operating over short distances. railway car: (also railcar, carriage, or coach) A vehicle for conveying passengers or ...

2 дек. 2023 г. · Conductor rail. A rail through which electricity is supplied to electric-powered trains. Earthed. The term 'earthed' when applied to the.

Company sending the rail shipment at origin. Consist. 1. Make-up of a freight train in terms of the car types. 2. List of locomotive units, cars in train.

compound curve: A curve comprising two or more differing radii but in the same direction. reverse curve: A curve comprising successive and closely spaced curves ...