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.

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Sense（2）

The furthest point on a railroad/railway under construction to which rails have been laid.

Sense（3）

(rail transport) The top surface (head) of a rail.

Alternative form: rail head

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Sense（4）

(military) 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 material.

railheads

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