A track that is used for through trains or is the principal artery of the system from which branches, yards, and spurs are connected. Mainline tracks are typically at higher speeds than branch lines and are usually maintained and built to a higher standard.

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[Source: "Rail terminology" at Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_terminology)]