Trunk line

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006215",
  "term": "Trunk line",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A primary railway route that forms the main artery of a rail network, connecting major cities, industrial centers, or ports. These lines handle a high volume of traffic, including long-distance passenger and freight services. Branch lines typically feed into a trunk line, which serves as the backbone for regional and national transportation.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "trunkline"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Stammstrecke",
    "es": "línea troncal",
    "fr": "ligne principale"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/trunk-line/"
}