Double track

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001806",
  "term": "Double track",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A railway line consisting of two parallel tracks, one for trains traveling in each direction, allowing for simultaneous movement and increased capacity. This configuration reduces delays by eliminating the need for trains to wait in sidings for opposing traffic to pass. Double track lines are common on busy main routes and suburban networks to handle higher traffic volumes efficiently.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Doppelgleis",
    "es": "vía doble",
    "fr": "double voie"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/double-track/"
}