Marshalling Yard (Noun)
Meaning
A railway yard in which trains are assembled and goods are loaded.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The railway company used the large marshalling yard to sort and assemble trains before they continued on to their final destinations.
- Freight trains would typically arrive at the marshalling yard in the late evening and be reassembled throughout the night.
- The expansion of the marshalling yard allowed the railway company to increase its efficiency and reduce congestion on the main lines.
- At the heart of the marshalling yard was a large locomotive maintenance facility where trains could be serviced and repaired.
- The marshalling yard was a busy hub of activity, with trains constantly moving in and out as goods were loaded and unloaded.