Railroad Construction

Definition

Railroad construction refers to the building of railways or railroads, which are networks of tracks for trains to travel on. During the early stages of the Industrial Revolution, railroad construction played a vital role in facilitating industrial development by providing faster transportation for goods and people.

Related terms

Locomotive: A self-propelled vehicle that runs on rails and pulls train cars along. Locomotives were powered by steam engines during the early stages of railroad construction.

Transcontinental Railroad: A railway line that spans across an entire continent, usually connecting two major coastlines. Examples include the First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States and the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Industrialization: The process of developing industries on a large scale, typically involving technological advancements and the shift towards machine-based production. Railroad construction was an important aspect of industrialization during the Industrial Revolution.