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Glossary of Railroad Terms A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z I-J Interchange To move a rail car or locomotive from one railway to another. This usally takes place at an "interchange point". IND INDependent City Subway Subdivision B-2 of the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) subway Initial Station The first station on each subdivision from which a train is authorized to occupy the main track. Interchange Point The point at which two or more railroads join. Traffic is passed from one road to another at interchange points. Interlocking An arrangement of signal appliances so interconnected that their movements must succeed each other in proper sequence. It may be operated manually or automatically. Interlocking Limits The tracks between the outer opposing absolute signals of an interlocking. Interlocking Signals The fixed signals of an interlocking, governing trains using interlocking limits. Intermodal Freight traffic that refers to containerization of freight for easy transloading to different modes of transportation. See also TOFC,COFC, Piggyback. IRT Interboro Rapid Transit - subdivision A of the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) subway J Joint Facilities Any facilities owned by two or more railroads. Jones, Casey A locomotive engineer famous for having died at his post. Here's the story. Jigger Speeder