Track gauge in Europe
Most railways in Europe use the standard gauge of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in). Some countries use broad gauge, of which there are three types. Narrow gauges are also in use.
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Break-of-gauge · Dual gauge · Conversion (list) · Bogie exchange · Variable gauge |
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Broad gauge
- Russian gauge
- 1,520 mm (4 ft 11 27⁄32 in): former Soviet Union states
- 1,524 mm (5 ft): Finland
- (The difference is within tolerance limits, so it is possible to exchange trains between 1520 mm and 1524 mm networks without changes to the wheelsets.)
- Irish gauge
- 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in): Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
- Iberian gauge
Narrow gauge
High-speed rail
Apart from Russia and Finland, all high-speed rail in Europe uses standard-gauge (1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)) tracks.
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See also
- Rail gauge in North America
- Rail gauge in South America
- Rail gauge in Australia
References
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