Bitola Larga

Qualquer bitola de trilho mais larga que o padrão de 1.435 mm, com variantes comuns incluindo a bitola larga indiana (1.676 mm), a bitola ibérica (1.668 mm) e a bitola russa (1.520 mm). A bitola larga oferece maior estabilidade e permite material rodante mais largo, mas cria desafios de interoperabilidade nas fronteiras com redes de bitola padrão.

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