A facility where trains or buses are stored, assembled for service, repaired, maintained and cleaned.
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YARD CONTROL
The location from which yard operations are authorized and directed.
YARD CONTROLLER
The designated rail employee on duty in Yard Control, or other location, having absolute authority over train movements and other activities within yard limits.
YARD LIMIT
Specific location designating limits between yard, shop and mainline tracks. Unless governed by signal indications, trains must run at restricted speed in yard limit.
YARD LIMIT SIGN
A sign placed at a specific location between the tracks to denote the separation between the yard and the mainline tracks.
YARD TRACK
Tracks within the Yard Limit signs used for storage of trains, repairs or other operations.
YOE
Year of Expenditure