rail
head
复数形式
railheads
1
铁路终点站, 铁路仓库
a railroad depot in a theater of operations where military supplies are unloaded for distribution
2
铁路终点, 铁路终端
the farthest point reached by a railway line or the starting point for transport of goods
A railhead refers to the farthest point of a railway line, often where the tracks end or where the line connects to another network. It can also refer to a location where goods are loaded onto trains for transport, marking the starting point of their journey. In areas where trains are used to carry materials, the railhead is important for moving goods efficiently, serving as the main place for loading and unloading cargo. The term is commonly used in rail transportation and logistics to indicate a key point in the rail system.
- The goods were unloaded at the railhead for further distribution.
货物在铁路终点站卸下以便进一步分发。
- He met the train at the railhead to pick up the shipment.
他在铁路终点迎接火车以接收货物。
- They planned to extend the railhead further inland.
他们计划将铁路终点进一步向内陆延伸。
- The new railhead facilitated efficient transport.
新的铁路终点站促进了高效的运输。
- The railhead was bustling with activity.
铁路终点站熙熙攘攘，热闹非凡。