railhead

See also rail head

English

Noun

railhead (plural railheads)

1. A point on a railway system where goods are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport.
2. (US) The furthest point on a railroad under construction to which rails have been laid.
3. (military) An area of hostile territory at the end of a rail line that, when captured, serves for the continuous movement into position of further troops and material.

See also

• airhead
• beachhead
• bridgehead