Single-heading

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Noun
  1. 1
    The haulage of a train by one locomotive. uncountable

    "The primary purpose of having such high power available is enabling the single-heading of heavy trains, which results "in higher payload and lower traction costs", says Stadler."

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"The primary purpose of having such high power available is enabling the single-heading of heavy trains, which results "in higher payload and lower traction costs", says Stadler."

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