Ferrovia Transcontinental

Uma ferrovia que percorre um continente inteiro, com o exemplo mais famoso sendo a Primeira Ferrovia Transcontinental dos EUA, concluída em 1869 em Promontory Summit, Utah. Outras linhas transcontinentais incluem a Canadian Pacific Railway do Canadá (1885), a Transiberiana russa, a Indian Pacific australiana e vários corredores transcontinentais africanos propostos.

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Transcontinental 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.
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