Railheading

In the UK, railheading refers to the practice of travelling further than necessary to reach a rail service, typically by car. The phenomenon is common among commuters seeking a more convenient journey. Reasons for railheading include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Discounted fares may be available on another part of the route, but not from their local station - passengers may drive further to benefit from the discount.[1]
  • Where the local station is served less frequently, passengers may drive to a station with a more frequent service. This is often the case on branch lines or at stations where most trains pass through rather than stop.

References
  1. "Report to the Executive for Decision" (PDF). Fareham BC. 4 November 2002. pp. 3–4.
  • The dictionary definition of railhead at Wiktionary


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