single-heading

English

Noun

single-heading (uncountable)

1. (rail transport) The haulage of a train by one locomotive.
   • 2022 October 19, Tony Streeter, “A glimpse into UK rail's future: Europe's most powerful”, in RAIL, number 968, page 35:

     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.

Related terms

• double-heading
• treble-heading