"four-tracked" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} four-tracked (not comparable)
  1. (rail transport) Having four running lines, usually two in each direction. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: four-track Related terms: four-tracking Translations ((rail transport) having four running lines): viergleisig (German)
    Sense id: en-four-tracked-en-adj-kebvuYUg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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