Spur Track (Noun)
Meaning
A railway line connected to a trunk line.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The company will be constructing a new spur track that will connect the factory directly to the main trunk line.
- Commuters have expressed frustration at the single spur track used for their route, as it causes regular delays.
- The spur track that diverges from the main line leads to a storage yard holding decommissioned train carriages.
- Construction of the new factory has been delayed while approvals are sought for a dedicated spur track to connect it to the national rail network.
- Local communities have lobbied for authorities to upgrade a disused spur track in the area, hoping to get increased train traffic to the town's industrial park.