Halt

nounStandard termRailroad

A small, unstaffed railway stop with minimal passenger facilities.

This designates a minor stopping point on a railway line, usually consisting of nothing more than a short platform and a simple shelter. Trains typically only stop at these locations upon request by passengers on board or those flagging the train from the platform.

Heard on the job

We've a flag stop at the old river halt, so keep an eye out for anyone on the platform.

Also heard as

  • flag stop