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Break of Gauge
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The point where a rail line of one track gauge meets a line of a different gauge, so trains cannot run through without conversion. Passengers must change trains and freight must be transloaded, imposing delay and cost wherever mismatched networks meet; standard intermodal containers have eased the burden since the 1960s.
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Core ConcernIncompatible track gauges forcing costly transfers at network junctions 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
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Russian broad gauge (1,520 mm) differs from the standard gauge used by neighboring rail networks, producing a break of gauge; a dual gauge connection into the Trans-Siberian network exists at the North Korea-Russia border crossing.
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1. Break of Gauge (Wikipedia)
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That can cause delays, added costs, and inconvenience to those travelling on affected routes.
1. Break of Gauge (Wikipedia)
WikipediaExemplified By: Trans-Siberian Railway, Body textQuote, Exemplified By: Trans-Siberian Railway, Body text
Also, the line connecting to the Trans-Siberian Railway from Rason to Tumangang and the Korea-Russia Friendship Bridge is dual gauged for standard gauge and Russian gauge.
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