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connecting train

A connecting train links peripheral rail facilities—such as industrial sidings, port terminals, or small stations—to the main rail network.

Last updated: 9 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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A connecting train links peripheral rail facilities—such as industrial sidings, port terminals, or small stations—to the main rail network. Operated by railway companies or licensed rail freight operators, it enables shipments from decentralised loading points to reach regional and long-distance rail routes. Unlike main-line trains that connect major hubs, a connecting train focuses on last-mile rail connectivity and is commonly used in multimodal supply chains where goods begin or end their journey at facilities not served by scheduled express services.

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