A junction, in the context of rail transport, is a place at which two or more rail routes converge or diverge. The physical connection between the tracks of the two routes (assuming they are of the same gauge) is provided by turnouts (US: switches) and signalling. [1]

Feb 22, 2018 · When a rail carrier needs to INTERCHANGE equipment and/or freight at a location, that location must first be defined as a JUNCTION point. To establish a new JUNCTION, rail carriers contact the Railinc Customer Success Center and furnish the requested information.

Find the most efficient junctions for exchanging traffic with CSX's connecting carriers. CSX has worked with connecting carriers BNSF, CN, UP and KCS to identify the most efficient locations for interchanging traffic.

A level junction (or in the United Kingdom a flat crossing) is a railway junction that has a track configuration in which merging or crossing railroad lines provide track connections with each other that require trains to cross over in front of opposing traffic at grade (i.e. on the level).

A double junction is a railway junction where a double-track railway splits into two double track lines. Usually, one line is the main line and carries traffic through the junction at normal speed, while the other track is a branch line that carries traffic through the junction at reduced speed.

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A junction, in the context of rail transport, is a place at which two or more rail routes converge or diverge. This implies a physical connection between the tracks of the two routes, provided by points and signalling.

A Junction is a description of a geographical location that includes the state or province in which it is located, the associated 6 or 9-digit Standard Point Location Code (JUNC), and the name by which this location is known.

Jan 5, 2024 · A junction serves as a point for trains to switch tracks and travel on different routes, while a terminal is a station located at the end of a railway line, serving as the final destination or starting point for trains.

Feb 17, 2025 · A railway station junction is where two or more railway lines intersect, allowing trains to change routes. A terminal station, conversely, is an endpoint of a line; trains must reverse or use a loop to return. Junctions facilitate onward travel; terminals mark a …