Snow shed

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005427",
  "term": "Snow shed",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A protective structure built over a section of railway track to shield it from heavy snowfall, avalanches, and rockslides. These sheds are typically constructed from timber, concrete, or steel and are designed to allow snow and debris to pass over the track without accumulation. They are common in mountainous regions with high snowfall, such as the Sierra Nevada in the United States or the Alps in Europe.",
  "synonyms": [
    "avalanche gallery",
    "snow bridge"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Lawinengalerie",
    "es": "galería antialudes",
    "fr": "galerie pare-neige"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/snow-shed/"
}