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Classification yard
/klˌasɪfɪkˈeɪʃən jˈɑːd/
/klˌæsɪfɪkˈeɪʃən jˈɑːɹd/Classification yard
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Rangierbahnhof
a specialized railway facility where freight trains are sorted into different tracks according to their destinations or routes
Beispiel
The smooth operation of a classification yard depends on precise coordination and communication among railway personnel.
Large classification yards can handle hundreds of freight cars at once, making them vital hubs in the transportation of goods by rail.
The classification yard ensures efficient sorting of freight cars, allowing trains to be quickly assembled and dispatched.
In a classification yard, trains arrive from various locations and are rearranged to form new trains headed in specific directions.
Railroad workers use switches and tracks to maneuver each car within the classification yard, ensuring they end up in the correct train.
