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branch line

American

noun

a rail line, directly or indirectly connected with a main line, having its own stations and service.

branch line British

noun

railways a secondary route to a place or places not served by a main line

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Etymology

Origin of branch line

First recorded in 1840–50

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branch line

When a branch line was built from Goshen to Visalia in 1874, people had high hopes that it would lead to prosperity for the town, but the boom never arrived.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2023

The line was closed as part of Dr Beeching's branch line closures.

From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2023

Welsh ministers and rail bosses are also looking at the possibility of reopening the branch line off the Ebbw Vale line to Abertillery as part of the Welsh Government's commitment to improve public transport connectivity.

From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2021

Built in 1897 as a seaside resort that depended on the railway, the hotel now sees its old branch line delivering customers once again.

From New York Times ● Feb. 26, 2018

“Och, no, not to Aberdeen. The next train’s the branch line to Castle Craig.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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