Twinning
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006264
The process of constructing a second, parallel roadway or railway line alongside an existing one, effectively creating a divided highway or a double-track railway. This expansion increases capacity, improves safety by separating opposing traffic flows, and enhances operational efficiency. Twinning projects are common for upgrading single-lane or single-track routes to accommodate higher traffic volumes.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006264 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Transport and logistics |
| Translations | German: Zweibahnigkeit; Spanish: desdoblamiento; French: dédoublement |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-006264",
"term": "Twinning",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The process of constructing a second, parallel roadway or railway line alongside an existing one, effectively creating a divided highway or a double-track railway. This expansion increases capacity, improves safety by separating opposing traffic flows, and enhances operational efficiency. Twinning projects are common for upgrading single-lane or single-track routes to accommodate higher traffic volumes.",
"subject": "Transport and logistics",
"translations": {
"de": "Zweibahnigkeit",
"es": "desdoblamiento",
"fr": "dédoublement"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/twinning/"
}
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