railway yard
Plural
railway yards
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a complex of tracks where trains are stored, maintained, and built
A railway yard is a large area where trains are stored, sorted, or organized. It includes tracks where trains can be parked, and often has facilities for maintenance, loading, and unloading cargo. In a railway yard, trains are arranged for different destinations, and sometimes, they are combined or split to form new trains. Railway yards are essential for managing train traffic and ensuring smooth operations in transporting goods or passengers to various locations. These yards are typically found near major train stations or cargo terminals.
- The train was parked in the railway yard overnight.
- She toured the railway yard to see the maintenance operations.
- He worked as a mechanic in the railway yard.
- The railway yard was bustling with activity.
- They organized the freight cars in the railway yard.