Running powers
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005005
The contractual right granted to one railway operating company to operate its trains over the tracks owned by another railway company. This arrangement allows for extended service routes and increased network connectivity without requiring the construction of new lines. Agreements typically specify terms for track access, scheduling, and revenue sharing.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005005 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Synonyms | trackage rights |
| Translations | German: Betriebsgenehmigung; Spanish: derechos de vía; French: droits de circulation |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005005",
"term": "Running powers",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The contractual right granted to one railway operating company to operate its trains over the tracks owned by another railway company. This arrangement allows for extended service routes and increased network connectivity without requiring the construction of new lines. Agreements typically specify terms for track access, scheduling, and revenue sharing.",
"synonyms": [
"trackage rights"
],
"subject": "Rail equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Betriebsgenehmigung",
"es": "derechos de vía",
"fr": "droits de circulation"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/running-powers/"
}
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