turnback siding

noun

Definitions

  1. A siding placed between two running lines, and connected to them, where a terminating…

    A siding placed between two running lines, and connected to them, where a terminating train can reverse direction.

    • At Hounslow, the existing running lines would need splaying to create two turnback sidings inbetween ^([sic]) them, to help accommodate the planned service of 4tph.

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