trunk route
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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line that is the main route on a railway
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