standard gauge

noun

standard gauge

See broad gauge, narrow gauge
a railway track with a distance of 4 ft 8 1 2 in. (1.435 m) between the lines; used on most railways See also narrow gauge broad gauge

First recorded in 1870–75

The Commonwealth has for some time been considering the conversion of the lines into one standard gauge, the British gauge of 4ft.

Though of narrow gauge the roadbed was laid for standard gauge, and this change can be made at any time.

Our car is adapted for service on any standard gauge road, so that we can travel in privacy throughout the United States.

This line has a length of seventy-nine miles, and is of a standard gauge.

The Beira line has a two-foot gauge, but is now being enlarged to the standard gauge.

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