flangeway

[ flanj-wey ]

noun

, Railroads.

1. an opening, parallel to a rail, made through platforms, pavements, track structures, etc., to permit passage of wheel flanges.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flangeway¹

flange + way ¹

Example Sentences

The report called for adjustments to the rail flangeway widths on the track, Mayer said.

From Washington Post

The 2015 report called for adjustments to the rail flangeway widths on the track, Mayer said.

From Washington Post

“Metrorail did not address the other identified item in its wheel migration report — a concern with flangeway width on restraining rails throughout the system.”

From Washington Post

CEO Mayer: The 2015 Metrorail engineering report called for adjustments to the restraining rail flangeway widths; however, Metrorail did not make these changes.

From Washington Post

Cyclists say streetcar tracks are dangerous because their tires can slip and their wheels can get caught in the flangeway gap, or the groove where trolley wheels run.

From Seattle Times