フリーゲージトレイン

noun

gauge-changing train; free gauge train

A train capable of running on both standard and narrow gauge tracks by adjusting its wheel spacing. A wasei-eigo term used in Japanese railway technology.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from free gauge train

• フリーゲージトレインは新しん幹かん線せんと在ざい来らい線せんの両りょう方ほうを走そう行こうできる。

  The free gauge train can run on both Shinkansen and conventional lines.