loop line

== English == === Noun === loop line (plural loop lines) (rail transport) A secondary route which leaves a mainline, following a different route to the main line, before rejoining it several miles further on. A secondary route which forms a loop between two main lines, so that trains using it return to the same place. ==== Alternative forms ==== loopline === Further reading === Catford loop line on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Dartford loop line on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Hertford loop line on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Hounslow loop line on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Kingston loop line on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Tyldesley Loopline on Wikipedia.Wikipedia