hoofdrail
Hoofdrail is a Dutch term that translates to "head rail" or "main rail." In Dutch technical usage, it refers to the principal rail within a multi-rail system. The exact meaning is domain-specific, and there is no single standardized definition across all industries. Generally, the hoofdrail serves as the guiding or load-bearing element to which other components relate.
In railway engineering, the term is used informally to denote the primary running rail in a track
Design considerations for hoofdrail include material choice (such as steel, stainless steel, or aluminum), cross-section and
Etymology and usage notes: the term derives from hoofd (head/main) and rail (rail). It is primarily used