Freight-only
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002445
Describing a railway line, station, or section of track exclusively dedicated to the movement of goods and materials, without any scheduled passenger services. These routes are designed and maintained to handle heavy loads and longer trains, prioritizing industrial transport needs. Such lines often connect directly to ports, factories, or distribution centers.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002445 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Translations | German: Güterbahn; Spanish: freight-only; French: fret seulement |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002445",
"term": "Freight-only",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "Describing a railway line, station, or section of track exclusively dedicated to the movement of goods and materials, without any scheduled passenger services. These routes are designed and maintained to handle heavy loads and longer trains, prioritizing industrial transport needs. Such lines often connect directly to ports, factories, or distribution centers.",
"subject": "Rail equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Güterbahn",
"es": "freight-only",
"fr": "fret seulement"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/freight-only/"
}
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