Broad Gauge

Any track gauge wider than the 1,435 mm standard, with common variants including Indian broad gauge (1,676 mm), Iberian gauge (1,668 mm), and Russian gauge (1,520 mm). Broad gauge offers greater stability and allows wider rolling stock, but creates interoperability challenges at borders with standard-gauge networks.

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