Broad Gauge (Noun)
Meaning
A railroad track (or its width) broader than the standard 56.5 inches.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Indian Railways network was earlier based on the broad_gauge system, which has now largely been phased out in favor of the standard gauge.
- In the late 19th century, several railway companies in the United States built lines with a broad_gauge of 6 feet to accommodate larger and heavier trains.
- The broad_gauge tracks in Russia and some other countries are 5 feet apart, which is significantly wider than the standard gauge used in most of Europe.
- The broad_gauge railway line connecting the port city to the capital was constructed in the late 1800s to facilitate the transportation of heavy goods.
- Due to the mountainous terrain, the railway authorities opted for a broad_gauge track to ensure greater stability and safety for the trains.