railroad siding

• Trecho curto de via férrea ligado à linha principal, usado para estacionar trens, permitir cruzamentos ou ultrapassagens e para carga e descarga de mercadorias.

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.

   Desvio ferroviário

   • 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.