trackwork

/ˈtrækwɜːrk/

Definitions

1. noun

work done on a railway, especially maintenance and repairs, or the labor required for this.

“The railway company has been doing extensive trackwork to prepare for the holiday season.”

2. noun

the process of laying or replacing tracks, especially in a new or altered route.

“The construction of the new railway line involved a significant amount of trackwork.”

3. noun

the labor of laying or replacing tracks, especially in a new or altered route.

“The crew will be doing trackwork on the new section of the railway over the next few weeks.”

Synonyms

  • railway construction
  • railway maintenance
  • railway repairs

Antonyms

  • track installation
  • track replacement