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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.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002015
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectRail equipment
Synonymselevated line
TranslationsGerman: Hochbahn; Spanish: ferrocarril elevado; French: chemin de fer surélevé
Record as JSON
{
  "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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