Rail transport

Rail transport refers to the land transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. These consist of two parallel rails, usually of steel, generally mounted upon cross beams (termed "sleepers" or "ties") of timber, concrete or steel. The underlying support maintains the rails at a fixed distance (gauge) apart. Usually vehicles running on the rails are arranged in a train (a series of individual powered or unpowered vehicles linked together).

Related Topics:
Transport - Rails - Steel - Sleeper - Tie - Timber - Concrete - Gauge - Train

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~