railroad siding

• Vía férrea secundaria o apartadero conectado a la línea principal, utilizado para estacionar trenes, permitir cruces o adelantamientos, y para carga y descarga de mercancías.

A short section of railway track connected to the main line, used for storing trains, allowing them to pass each other, or for loading and unloading freight.

1. B2formal

   A short stretch of railway track connected to the main line, used for storing trains or allowing them to pass each other.

   Apartadero ferroviario

   • The freight train was parked on the railroad siding waiting for clearance.
   • The crew used the siding to store empty cars.
   • The main line was clear after the local train moved onto the siding.