Meaning of standage | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A reservoir of water accumulated at the bottom of a mine.
   countable, dated, uncountable
2. Space to stand or store railway vehicles, such as a siding.
   countable, dated, uncountable
3. A demurrage charge for wagons not unloaded by the consignee within a reasonable time.
   countable, dated, uncountable
4. Room for a train to stand if necessary, e.g. between junctions.
   countable, uncountable

Examples

“As these [diesel] trains have⟳ to be shedded under cover⟳ at night, four additional outdoor standage roads are being provided for stabling of electric rolling stock⟳ after inspection in the shed⟳.”

“The distribution depot at Liversedge is equipped with parallel sidings for wagon standage.”

“[…] enhancements at Engine Shed⟳ Junction (to give⟳ 750-metre clear standage between there and Whitehall East Junction) […]”

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