freight line

Goods transport route

A freight line is a transportation route or company that moves cargo rather than passengers.

The term applies to railroads, shipping companies, and trucking operations: The freight line runs through the industrial district.

In railroad contexts, it often refers specifically to the track or corridor dedicated to cargo trains, distinct from passenger service.

Related

rolling stock · locomotive · iron horse · tracks · rail yard · haul · long haul · transport · depot · terminal · logistics · container · rail · train · diesel · loading dock · warehouse · tonnage

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Opposites
cargo type

freight linepassenger service

Transport for travelers

passenger rail · commuter line · commuter rail · transit line · metro line

transportation mode

freight lineshipping line

Firm transporting goods overseas

trucking company · air freight

scale and speed of delivery

freight lineexpress courier

Fast delivery service

overnight shipping · parcel service · same-day delivery · air express · messenger service

Family

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