Meanings
nounsingle-heading (uncountable)
- uncountablerail transportThe haulage of a train by one locomotive.
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.
2022 October 19, Tony Streeter, “A glimpse into UK rail's future: Europe's most powerful”, in RAIL, number 968, page 35
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