Railroading

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004676",
  "term": "Railroading",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The business and practice of operating railways, encompassing all activities from train movement and scheduling to infrastructure maintenance and logistics management. It involves coordinating locomotives, rolling stock, and personnel to transport passengers or freight safely and efficiently across a rail network. The term also describes the distinct culture, procedures, and specialized language developed by workers within the railway industry over its history.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Eisenbahnbetrieb",
    "es": "operación ferroviaria",
    "fr": "exploitation ferroviaire"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/railroading/"
}