single-heading

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single-heading (uncountable)

  1. (rail transport) The haulage of a train by one locomotive.
    • 2022 October 19, Tony Streeter, “A glimpse into UK rail's future: Europe's most powerful”, in RAIL, number 968, page 35:
      The primary purpose of having such high power available is enabling the single-heading of heavy trains, which results "in higher payload and lower traction costs", says Stadler.
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