Category
page 1Railway line types
double-track railway
single-track railway
railway where trains traveling in both directions share the same track
branch line
minor railway line
main line
a track that is used for through trains or is the principal artery of the system from which branch lines, yards, sidings and spurs are connected
industrial spur
industrial railway line mainly used for freight rail transport
ballastless track
type of railway track superstructure
quadruple-track railway
line containing four paths for trains