(US, railways) A set of points.
(US, railways) A set of points.
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(rail transport, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Movable rails which can be used to switch a train from one railway track to another.
(rail, chiefly, British) A man in charge of railroad points (switches).
(rail, US) a diesel locomotive that combines the duties of a switcher with those of a locomotive hauling trains from one place to another.
(US) An area on a road where a train crosses.
(chiefly, US, Philippines) A permanent track consisting of fixed metal rails to drive trains or similar motorized vehicles on.