Intervalo de Paso

El intervalo de tiempo entre trenes sucesivos en la misma ruta o vía, medido desde la parte delantera de un tren hasta la parte delantera del siguiente. Los intervalos más cortos indican un servicio de mayor frecuencia. Los sistemas de metro urbano pueden lograr intervalos tan reducidos como 90 segundos, mientras que los ferrocarriles de línea principal suelen operar con intervalos de 3 a 10 minutos.

Preguntas frecuentes

Headway is a term used in the railway industry. Understanding this concept helps travelers navigate train services, schedules, and ticketing more effectively. See the full definition above for details.
Knowing what Headway means can help passengers plan their journeys, understand announcements, and make informed decisions about routes, fares, and service types when traveling by train.
Several railway terms are closely related to Headway. You can explore related concepts in the sidebar or browse the full TrainFYI glossary to deepen your understanding of rail terminology.