Overtaking station

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Saubachtal overtaking station with internal track changeover ( new Erfurt – Leipzig / Halle line )

Jühnde overtaking station, exit ( high-speed line Hanover – Würzburg )

When overtaking a will depot designated by mostly the overtaking of trains used. Overtaking is the evasion of a slower train in favor of a faster train traveling in the same direction. In addition to the through tracks, the overtaking station has at least one other main track .

As a rule, most train stations are also used for overtaking if necessary, without being specifically referred to as an overtaking station. The term overtaking station is used to represent railway lines, especially at stations without platforms , the mention of which in the route plan should not give the impression that travelers could get on or off there.

If a train stops just to be overtaken by another and without passengers getting on or off, this is an operating stop .

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