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rail line

 

[ reɪl laɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation

A rail line refers to a track or set of tracks on which trains run. It is a route specifically designed for train travel, typically consisting of steel rails supported by ties and providing a path for locomotives and railcars to transport passengers or cargo.

Synonyms

railroad track, railway line, train track.

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Word Description / Examples
rail line

Typically used in official or technical contexts to describe the network or system of tracks on which trains run.

  • The new rail line will connect the two major cities.
  • Engineers are working on the maintenance of the rail line.
railway line

Commonly used in British English to describe the tracks and route taken by trains.

  • The railway line runs through beautiful countryside.
  • This railway line has been in operation for over a century.
railroad track

Commonly used in North American English to describe the tracks upon which trains operate.

  • We need to cross the railroad track to get to the other side.
  • The train derailed due to a fault in the railroad track.
train track

A more generic term that can be used interchangeably with 'railroad track' or 'railway line', often in a more casual context.

  • Be careful when walking near the train track.
  • The kids watched the train zoom by on the train track.

Examples of usage

  • The new rail line will connect the city to the neighboring town.
  • The rail line was constructed to improve transportation efficiency.
  • Freight trains use the rail line to transport goods across the country.

Translations

Translations of the word "rail line" in other languages:

🇵🇹 linha férrea

🇮🇳 रेल लाइन

🇩🇪 Bahnstrecke

🇮🇩 jalur kereta api

🇺🇦 залізнична лінія

🇵🇱 linia kolejowa

🇯🇵 鉄道路線

🇫🇷 ligne de chemin de fer

🇪🇸 línea ferroviaria

🇹🇷 demiryolu hattı

🇰🇷 철도 노선

🇸🇦 خط سكة حديدية

🇨🇿 železniční trať

🇸🇰 železničná trať

🇨🇳 铁路线路

🇸🇮 železniška proga

🇮🇸 járnbrautarlína

🇰🇿 теміржол желісі

🇬🇪 რკინიგზის ხაზი

🇦🇿 dəmir yolu xətti

🇲🇽 línea ferroviaria

Etymology

The concept of rail lines dates back to the early 19th century when steam locomotives revolutionized transportation. The development of rail infrastructure played a crucial role in the industrial revolution, enabling faster and more efficient movement of goods and people. Over time, rail lines expanded across continents, connecting regions and shaping economies. Today, rail lines remain an essential part of transportation networks globally, serving as a reliable and sustainable mode of travel.