Meaning of trackbed | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The layer of gravel or other foundation on which a railway track is laid.
2. The land on which a railway (especially one that has been closed or dismantled) was built; the roadbed for a railroad.
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Examples

“Given a mandate to build⟳ a new railway from the trackbed up, the Japanese have⟳ seized an unprecedented opportunity, not only to apply⟳ to its equipment their immense technological resources, but to incorporate in its operational scheme the Utopian concepts which those modernising an existing line can at best realise⟳ partially.”

“The Bicester–Bletchley section is being rebuilt on the alignment of the line that closed to passengers in 1968. Since 2019, the track bed and bridges have⟳ been rebuilt, and this work⟳ is mostly complete⟳.”

“Holonym: right of way”

“The trackbed of the majority of the ten miles from Padstow to Boscarne Junction is still intact and used as a cycle way, although the section where the railway once went through Wadebridge has been lost to development.”

“Just before Bloworth Crossing, you'll walk⟳ a short distance along the trackbed of the old mineral railway that connected the ironstone mines at Rosedale with the blast furnaces of Middlesbrough.”

“Darcy Lever: Bolton Council has rejected a plan⟳ to build⟳ 112 homes across the trackbed of the former Bury⟳ line. It is concerned that it would prevent⟳ any future extension of Manchester Metrolink, and chip away at green space land⟳.”

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