Layup

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003279",
  "term": "Layup",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The process of temporarily storing railway rolling stock, such as locomotives or freight cars, when they are not in active service. This can be due to reduced demand, maintenance schedules, or seasonal operational changes. Layup procedures involve preparing equipment for extended idleness to prevent deterioration.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Abstellgleis",
    "es": "vía de apartado",
    "fr": "voie de garage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/layup/"
}