trunk route

Thân thiện

The train travels along the trunk route through the countryside.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A principal line of a railway system: A "trunk route" is the primary or most important line in a railway network, typically connecting major cities or hubs and carrying the main flow of long-distance traffic.

Usage

• The term "trunk route" is used specifically in the context of transportation, especially railways, to denote the core infrastructure. It is a formal or technical term.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The high-speed line serves as the country's most critical trunk route.
  • Freight and passenger services share this busy trunk route between the two capitals.

Advanced Usage

• "Trunk route" in planning: The term can be used in discussions about infrastructure development, capacity, and national transport strategy.
  • Investment is focused on upgrading the aging trunk routes to increase capacity.

Variants and Related Words

• Trunk line (n): A synonym for "trunk route," often used interchangeably.
  • The trunk line was electrified to allow for faster trains.
• Main line (n): Another common synonym for a principal railway route.

Synonyms

• Main line: The principal route of a railway system.
• Principal line: The most important line in a network.

Related Terms

• Branch line (n): A secondary railway line that diverges from a trunk route to serve smaller communities.
  • The branch line connects the village to the main trunk route.
• Feeder line (n): A line that collects traffic and feeds it onto a main trunk route.

Học thuật

Noun

1. line that is the main route on a railway

Từ đồng nghĩa

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