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rail network
The entirety of all interconnected railway tracks in a specific area, such as a region or a country.
Die Deutsche Bahn plant, in den nächsten Jahren massiv in die Modernisierung des Schienennetzes zu investieren.
Deutsche Bahn plans to invest heavily in modernizing the rail network over the next few years.
The word is made up of 'die Schiene' (rail/track) and 'das Netz' (network). So it literally describes a network made of rails, similar to how a spider's web is made of threads.
Das europäische Schienennetz verbindet die meisten Hauptstädte.
The European rail network connects most capital cities.
Common verbs used with 'Schienennetz' (rail network) are 'ausbauen' (to expand), 'modernisieren' (to modernize), and 'in etwas investieren' (to invest in something). These describe actions related to infrastructure.
Die Regierung will das Schienennetz im ländlichen Raum ausbauen.
The government wants to expand the rail network in rural areas.
To describe the condition of the rail network, adjectives such as 'dicht' (dense), 'marode' (dilapidated, run-down), or 'modern' (modern) are often used.
Die Schweiz ist bekannt für ihr dichtes und pünktliches Schienennetz.
Switzerland is known for its dense and punctual rail network.