Definition

The track system or cable infrastructure that keeps a tram or cable car exactly where it needs to be—moving forward without existential confusion. It's the physical commitment that prevents streetcars from wandering off to pursue their dreams.

Example Usage

The San Francisco tramway system has been operational since the 1870s.

Source: Transportation Infrastructure Terminology

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