Elevated railway
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002015
A railway line constructed on a raised structure, such as a viaduct or embankment, above ground level. This design allows trains to bypass road traffic and other obstructions, providing a dedicated right-of-way. Elevated railways are common in urban areas to maximize space and reduce congestion.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002015 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Synonyms | elevated line |
| Translations | German: Hochbahn; Spanish: ferrocarril elevado; French: chemin de fer surélevé |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002015",
"term": "Elevated railway",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A railway line constructed on a raised structure, such as a viaduct or embankment, above ground level. This design allows trains to bypass road traffic and other obstructions, providing a dedicated right-of-way. Elevated railways are common in urban areas to maximize space and reduce congestion.",
"synonyms": [
"elevated line"
],
"subject": "Rail equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Hochbahn",
"es": "ferrocarril elevado",
"fr": "chemin de fer surélevé"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/elevated-railway/"
}
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