Loading gauge
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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.[1] Classification systems vary between different countries and gauges may vary across a network, even if the track gauge remains constant.
Loading Gauge Media
The clearance space between a train and the tunnel is often small. Pictured is a London Underground Northern line 1995 Stock train emerging from the tunnel north of Hendon Central station.
The London Underground utilises differing loading gauges: a Metropolitan line A Stock sub-surface train (left) passes a Piccadilly line 1973 Stock tube train (right).
Railway Loading gauge UIC and containers profile
Railway clearance G1 and G2 (Germany)
Zürich – Lucerne IC 2000 double-decker Intercity train
Double-decker carriage as used on French TGV railways
American Association of Railroads “Plate B” loading-gauge
American Association of Railroads “Plate C” loading-gauge
American Association of Railroads “Plate F” loading-gauge
American Association of Railroads “Plate E” loading-gauge
