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Wye (rail) — A triangle or wye, in rail terminology, is a triangular shaped arrangement of railway tracks with a switch (point) at each corner. In mainline railroads, this is used at a railway junction, where two railways join, or cross over. It can also be… … Wikipedia
Railroad switch — For other uses, see Switch (disambiguation). A right hand railroad switch with point indicator pointing to right … Wikipedia
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Passing loop — Trains in a passing loop A passing loop (also called a passing siding, crossing loop, crossing place or, colloquially, a hole) is a place on a single line railway or tramway, often located at a station, where trains or trams in opposing… … Wikipedia
Double track — This article is about the use of two tracks on a railway line. For the sound recording technique, see doubletracking. A double track railway line A double track railway usually involves running one track in each direction, compared to a single… … Wikipedia
