railhead

noun4

1. •
   A point on a railway system where goods (or passengers) are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport.

   • The improved service to and from Taunton is fully justified by the passenger patronage to and from this town, which is a railhead for a large surrounding area. — 1961
2. •
   An area of hostile territory at the end of a rail line that, when captured, serves for the continuous movement into position of further troops and materiel.
3. •
   The furthest point on a railroad/railway under construction to which rails have been laid.
4. •
   The top surface (head) of a rail.