Loading gauge

A loading gauge to check the maximum height of loaded rail vehicles

A Loading gauge defines the maximum height and width for railway vehicles and their loads to ensure safe passage through bridges, tunnels and other structures. Classification systems vary between different countries and gauges may vary across a network, even if the track gauge remains constant.

References

  1. ↑ "Glossary". Network Rail. Archived from the original on 6 May 2009. Retrieved 15 May 2009.