vágányt

Vágány refers to a railway track or line in Hungarian. It is a fundamental component of any railway system, providing the physical path for trains to travel. A vágány consists of two parallel steel rails, typically spaced at a standard gauge, which are supported by sleepers or ties. These sleepers are embedded in a ballast bed, a layer of crushed stone or gravel, which helps to distribute the load and maintain the alignment of the tracks.

The construction of a vágány is a precise engineering process. The rails are laid and secured to the sleepers, and the ballast is meticulously graded and compacted. Switches, also known as points, are crucial elements that allow trains to change from one vágány to another, enabling complex network operations and routing. Signals are also an integral part of the vágány system, providing instructions to train drivers regarding speed, movement, and potential hazards, ensuring safe and efficient operation. The maintenance of vágány is ongoing, involving regular inspections and repairs to ensure structural integrity and functionality. Different types of vágány exist, including main lines for high-speed passenger and freight traffic, branch lines serving smaller communities, and sidings used for storage or loading/unloading operations. The design and capacity of a vágány are determined by factors such as expected traffic volume, train speed, and the type of rolling stock used.