Double-tracking

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The provision of double track, usually as a conversion from single track. uncountable

    "The 15-week closure enabled completion of double-tracking between Dyce and Inverurie and upgrades to the signalling system between Aberdeen and Huntly. Over 10 miles of new rail has been laid and 19 bridges refurbished or replaced, with double-tracking covering a 16-mile stretch in total."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of double-track form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms
twin-track

Example

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"The 15-week closure enabled completion of double-tracking between Dyce and Inverurie and upgrades to the signalling system between Aberdeen and Huntly. Over 10 miles of new rail has been laid and 19 bridges refurbished or replaced, with double-tracking covering a 16-mile stretch in total."

Etymology

From double track + -ing.

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