Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
railway-siding
noun
/ˈreɪlweɪ ˈsaɪdɪŋ/
Definition
A railway siding is a short track that branches off from a main railroad track. It is used for parking rolling stock, such as freight cars or locomotives, and allows trains to pass each other or to load and unload cargo.
Examples
- The cargo train pulled into the railway siding to unload its goods.
- After the passenger train passed, the freight train moved onto the railway siding.
- The maintenance crew used the railway siding to repair the damaged car.
Meaning
A railway siding provides a temporary location for trains to stop and manage freight operations without disrupting the mainline service.
Synonyms
- spur
- track branch
- off-track
