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

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

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