spur track

/'spə:'lain/ Cách viết khác : (spur_track) /'spə:træk/
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spur track

A freight train slowly moves along a spur track to reach a warehouse.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A short railway line connected to a main line: A "spur track" is a secondary railway track that branches off from a main or trunk line, typically to serve a specific location like a factory, warehouse, or mine.
    • A siding or branch line: It functions as a connector, allowing rail traffic to access facilities not located directly on the primary rail network.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The factory was served by a short spur track connected to the main transcontinental line.
    • They built a new spur track to transport lumber directly from the mill to the main rail yard.
Advanced Usage
  • "to build/construct a spur track": To create a new branch line.
    • The mining company invested heavily to build a spur track to the new excavation site.
  • "to service via a spur track": To provide access using a branch line.
    • The remote depot is only serviced via a single spur track.
Variants and Related Words
  • Spur line (n): A synonym for "spur track," meaning a short branch railway line.
    • The old spur line to the quarry is no longer in use.
  • Branch line (n): A more general term for a secondary railway route diverging from a main line.
  • Siding (n): A short track adjacent to a main line used for parking or unloading railcars, often similar in function to a spur.
Synonyms
  • Branch line: A secondary railway line.
  • Feeder line: A line that feeds traffic to a main line.
  • Siding: A track for shunting or storing rolling stock.
Related Phrases
  • Rail spur: Another common term for a spur track.
    • The industrial park's rail spur facilitates efficient cargo loading.
  • Spur off the main line: Describes the action of branching from the primary track.
    • The new freight terminal required a track to spur off the main line.
Notes on Meaning

The term "spur track" is specific to rail transport. It implies a shorter, often single-purpose connection rather than a major branch route. Its primary function is logistical, providing direct rail access to a specific industrial or commercial site.

spur track

A freight train slowly moves along a spur track to reach a warehouse.

Noun
  1. a railway line connected to a trunk line

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