English Dictionary

heavy rail

名詞

不可算名詞

(rail transport) A term generally applied to main-line railways, but this varies from country to country. It has no relation to the weight of the rails used.

日本語の意味

国や地域によって定義が異なるが、通常は主要な鉄道輸送網、つまり幹線鉄道（メインライン）のシステムを示す。なお、「heavy rail」はその鉄道が使用するレールの重量とは無関係な用語です。 / 従来型の鉄道システム、特に都市間や広域を結ぶ主要な路線を指す。

Planners proposed a new heavy rail line to improve commuter travel between the northern suburbs and the city center.

計画担当者は北部の郊外と市中心部の通勤交通を改善するために新しい幹線鉄道を提案した。

意味（1）

(rail transport) A term generally applied to main-line railways, but this varies from country to country. It has no relation to the weight of the rails used.

As with all Metrolink routes on the network, the Oldham-Rochdale line is performing well. Passenger usage is now considerably higher than when it was in use for heavy rail services, …