plateway
transportation
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A plateway is a type of railway that uses plate rails. A plate rail, in a different context, refers to a shelf or rail along a wall designed to hold plates or decorative items. A bridge plate is a steel gangplank used to bridge the gap between a railroad car or truck and a landing platform. These terms relate to different applications, with "plateway" specifically referring to a railway construction.123
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