Railhead

Railhead

A railhead is a terminus of a railway line that interfaces with another transport mode, such as shipping.

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. There are a number of reasons why passengers railhead:

* 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. [cite web | url= http://www.fareham.gov.uk/crs/executive/021104/reports-public/xpt-021104-r18-avi.pdf| format=PDF | title=Report to the Executive for Decision| pages=pp3-4 | date=4 November 2002 | publisher=Fareham BC ]
* 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 lines or at stations where most trains pass through rather than stopping.

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