"running line" meaning in English

See running line in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: running lines [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} running line (plural running lines)
  1. (rail transport) A railway line used to operate trains on, as opposed to a siding. Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: running track Translations ((rail transport) railway line): durchgehendes Gleis (German), Streckengleis (German)
    Sense id: en-running_line-en-noun-fEYnGyAE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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