reversing loop
noun1
Rail transport, Railways, Transport A loop provided for the purpose of turning a train or tram round to face in the opposite direction. The vehicles themselves do not have to reverse.
- Reversing loops at each terminal would obviate turning the car-carrying trains.1961 December, “The Channel Tunnel—a realistic proposal”, in Trains Illustrated, page 724:
- Synonyms
- balloon loop, turning loop