Word info

single track

Speech parts

1. single track - Noun

2. single track - Adjective

Meaning

Alternative spelling of singletrack

(rail transport) A single rail line, where trains can only run in one direction at a time between passing points.

(rail transport) Having only a single track so that trains may only run in one direction at a time

(education) Having a single curriculum or other educational approach for all students.
Antonyms: dual-track, streaming (noun)

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

single-track

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Examples

A single track railroad may be rendered more safe and efficient, by a proper use of the telegraph, than a double track railroad without its aid. Daniel McCallum

As a result, bicycles are generally restricted from narrow, single-track trails, though bicycles are allowed on most fire roads. Source: Internet

As there is only single-track at all border crossings, there is no need for bridges to make the transition from left- to right-hand traffic. Source: Internet

A single-track streetcar line ran down the middle of Prospect Avenue from it, but service was infrequent and the trip took two hours. Source: Internet

In April 2008 the state-owned Bamtonnelstroy corporation started work on the new 3.91 km single-track Kuznetsovsk tunnel to bypass an older tunnel built in 1943–1945. Source: Internet

Just before stations, tunnels diverge into two single-track convert diameter tunnels leading to two parallel convert diameter station tunnels. Source: Internet

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