What is another word for branch line?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈant͡ʃ lˈa͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Branch line is a term that refers to a secondary railway line that stems from a trunk line. Synonyms for the word branch line include spur line, secondary line, feeder line, or branch railway. A spur line generally indicates a shorter line that leads to a specific destination such as a mine, quarry or factory. A secondary line is often used to refer to a railway line that is not as high in importance as the main line. A feeder line means a line feeds into a bigger line, and a branch railway has a similar meaning to the branch line, but with a focus on the transportation of passengers and goods.
