Sleeper

Railway terminology varies from country to country, between model and reality, and even between different professions within the industry. This forum seeks to clarify such diversity.

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A beam of timber, steel or concrete used to support and align the rails which form a railway track.

Used: Australia, GB.

Cross reference: crosstie (USA).
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A railway carriage equipped with sleeping berths.
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A train conveying passengers in sleeping carriages.

Used: GB.
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