R

Glossary

A B C D E F G H I K L M O P Q R S T U V W Z
RailExpress
Service for the distribution of LCL transports: Fast door-to-door transport of parcels and LCL consignments all over Europe with guaranteed transport times
RailStandard
Service for the distribution of LCL transports: pan-European, universal door-to-door transport of parcels, LCL and part-load consignments. This service is also available for hazardous goods (RID/ADR) and extra-long goods. Various services, such as COD, weighing, etc. are also available.
Railway-owned siding
ÖBB premises equipped with tracks that are hired out and designed for the transshipment of goods the inbound or outbound transport of which is handled by Rail Cargo Austria.
Rapid Turn
Indicates how a specific article or article group behaves with regard to stock turn (inventory throughput to stock in hand ratio); industry and season-dependent.
Receipt of Goods
Goods flow with booking of the goods received from an external supplier or from production. Receipt of goods increases the level of goods on stock. Sub-functions: unloading, identifying, checks, movement process: delays as short as possible
RFID
Radio Frequency Identification
Rolling Road
Transport of complete road vehicles on trains comprising low-floor wagons throughout, whereby the driver rides along in special passenger coaches.
Rolling Road Wagon
A rail wagon with low floor throughout which, when coupled together, form a rolling-road.