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Railhead

A point on a railway system where goods are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport.

📖 Definitions of "Railhead"

noun

1
A point on a railway system where goods are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport.
2
The furthest point on a railroad/railway under construction to which rails have been laid.
3
The top surface (head) of a rail.
4
An area of hostile territory at the end of a rail line that, when captured, serves for the continuous movement into position of further troops and material.

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