Canadian Entry To Practice (CETP) Practice Test

Rail-cars are unloaded at stations called?

1. Bulkheads.

2. Risers.

3. Loading docks.

4. Train stations.

The correct answer is: Risers.

The appropriate term for stations where rail-cars are unloaded is not "risers." Instead, the correct answer pertains to specific types of areas where freight is managed. Typically, loading docks serve this function, as they are specifically designed areas for the loading and unloading of goods from vehicles. Risers refer more commonly to vertical structures within buildings or train systems that assist in routing and access rather than being involved directly in unloading processes. Similarly, while train stations refer broadly to locations where trains stop to pick up and drop off passengers, they are not specifically designated for the unloading of freight rail-cars. Bulkheads typically relate to barriers used to seal off an area in rail freight, rather than being unloading locations. Understanding the proper use of these terms is essential for efficiently managing freight operations in the railway industry.