Glossary of United Kingdom Railway Terms

Glossary Of United Kingdom Railway Terms

This page contains a list of jargon used to varying degrees by railway enthusiasts / railfans and trainspotters in the United Kingdom, including nicknames for various locomotives and multiple units. Although not exhaustive, many of the entries in this list appear from time to time in specialist, rail-related publications. Inclusion of a term in this list does not necessarily imply its universal adoption by all railfans and enthusiasts, and there may be significant regional variation in usage.

Words in italics indicate terms defined elsewhere in this list.

For general railway terminology, see Rail terminology
For terminology specific to the types of lines used for passenger trains, see passenger rail terminology
For terminology specific to North America, see Glossary of North American railroad terminology
For terminology specific to New Zealand, see Glossary of New Zealand railway terminology
For terminology specific to Australia, see Glossary of Australian railway terminology
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