Terminus Glossary of terms

A Terminus is the end point of a transport line, usually a station where vehicles end their route.

Additional Information

  • Translations: terminus, terminal station, end of the line
  • Related concepts: Bahnhof, Endhaltestelle, Wendeschleife, Kehranlage, Umsteigebahnhof

Detailed Explanation

In the context of public transport, a Terminus is a station or stop where a bus, train, or metro line ends its route. It usually has special facilities for reversing the vehicles and for drivers to rest.

It can also serve as an interchange point between different lines or modes of transport, facilitating connections for passengers.

Usage examples of "Terminus"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Hauptbahnhof ist der Terminus für viele Regionalzüge.The central station is the terminus for many regional trains.
  2. Am Terminus müssen alle Fahrgäste aussteigen.At the terminal station, all passengers must get off.
  3. Die Buslinie 100 hat ihren Terminus am Alexanderplatz.Bus line 100 has its terminus at Alexanderplatz.
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