Buffer Stop
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A fixed structure at the end of a dead-end track designed to prevent trains from overrunning the track's end. Buffer stops range from simple wooden baulks to hydraulic energy-absorbing designs capable of safely stopping a train at moderate speeds. They are a critical last line of defence at terminus stations.
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Buffer Stop is a term used in the railway industry. Understanding this concept helps travelers navigate train services, schedules, and ticketing more effectively. See the full definition above for details.
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