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(rail transport, UK) The maximum permitted height and width for a rail vehicle, governed by clearances in tunnels, under bridges and past lineside structures.

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loading gauge

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loading gauge

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Japanese Meaning

鉄道車両における最大許容寸法、すなわち、トンネルや橋、線路側の構造物とのクリアランスに基づいて定められる、高さと幅の上限を指す。

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Engineers inspected the tunnels to ensure the loading gauge would accommodate the new freight wagons.

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技術者たちは、新しい貨車が収まるように、トンネルが車両限界（鉄道車両の最大許容高さと幅）に適合しているか点検した。

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The total of wagons generally conforming to Continental standards but specially built to our loading gauge so that they are capable of use on the ferry routes is now 8,000.

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