reserve locomotive

A liability set aside to cover claims that have occurred but have not yet been reported to the insurer, used in loss and insurance accounting to cover...

A train set kept ready to be deployed as a replacement for a scheduled service in case of disruptions.

A shunting locomotive is a locomotive designed for yard work and moving railroad cars to form or rearrange trains within yards, depots, or sidings.

A spare or backup vehicle kept in reserve to replace or supplement the regular fleet in case of breakdowns, maintenance, or peak demand.

An alternative or redundant network of transport or supply chain connections used in case of disruption to ensure continuity of supply.

A liquidity reserve is cash or liquid assets set aside to cover expected and unexpected short-term funding needs, ensuring the continuity of operation...