Industrial and commercial sidings are dedicated railway tracks that connect industrial, commercial and logistics facilities to the main railway network. Depending on the railway infrastructure and transport route, these connections may use standard gauge of 1,435 mm or broad gauges such as 1,520 mm and 1,676 mm.
What are Industrial and Commercial Sidings?
Industrial and commercial sidings are dedicated or connecting railway tracks constructed at the request of private or public entities to provide direct rail access between their industrial, commercial or logistics facilities and the main railway network.
What are Standard and Broad Gauge Railways?
Standard-gauge railway refers to a track with a gauge of 1,435 mm. Broad-gauge railways include gauges such as 1,520 mm and 1,676 mm. Differences in track gauge affect the compatibility and movement of railway wagons and may require specific operational or technical arrangements.
