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What does "Dead Heading" mean?
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In railroading, DEADHEAD is a multi use term. <br />In addition to the uses listed above, DEADHEAD can also refer to railroad equipment. <br />A commuter train operating against the normal commting flow direction, and scheduled NOT to carry passengers is often called a DEADHEAD TRAIN, DEADHEAD MOVE or DEADHEAD EQUIPMENT MOVE. In the UK, this is referred to as an EMPTY COACHING STOCK (ECS) move. <br />Additionally, a car in a train NOT TO CARRY passengers is sometimes referred to as a DEADHEAD COACH, where also "DEADHEADS" (this time, a NOUN referring to a deadheading employee) may congregate, smoke, swear, and enjoy privacy from the public. Confusing?
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