English

Noun

railhead ‎(plural railheads)

1. A point on a railway system where goods are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport.
2. The furthest point on a railroad/railway under construction to which rails have been laid.
3. (military) An area of hostile territory at the end of a rail line that, when captured, serves for the continuous movement into position of further troops and material.

See also

• airhead
• beachhead
• bridgehead