In the
UK, railheading refers to the practice of travelling further than necessary to reach a rail service, typically by car. The phenomenon is common among
commuters seeking a more convenient journey. Reasons for railheading include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Discounted fares may be available on another part of the route, but not from their local station - passengers may drive further to benefit from the discount.
* Where the local station is served less frequently, passengers may drive to a station with a more frequent service. This is often the case on
branch line
A branch line is a phrase used in railway terminology to denote a secondary railway line which branches off a more important through route, usually a main line. A very short branch line may be called a spur line.
Industrial spur
An industr ...
s or at stations where most trains pass through rather than stop.
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Transport in the United Kingdom
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