Coach yards are used for sorting, storing and repairing passenger cars. These yards are located in metropolitan areas near large stations or terminals. An example of a major U.S. coach yard is Sunnyside Yard in New York City, operated by Amtrak. Those that are principally used for storage, such as the West Side Yard, are called "layup yards". or "stabling yards".
Major U.K. coach stabling yards include those in Crewe and Longsight, Manchester; which are operated by various regional train companies.
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