railhead

The farthest point on a railroad to which rails have been laid.

A place on a railroad where military supplies are unloaded.

A point on a railway system where goods are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport.

The furthest point on a railroad under construction to which rails have been laid.

An area of hostile territory at the end of a rail line that, when captured, serves for the continuous movement into position of further troops and material.

the end of the completed track on an unfinished railway

a railroad depot in a theater of operations where military supplies are unloaded for distribution