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railcar maintenance
Non-retail facilities for repairing, inspecting, or maintaining rail vehicles, including trains, subways, and trams.
Railcar maintenance facilities are places where rail vehicles such as trains, subways, and trams are taken for repairs, inspections, and/or regular upkeep.
The work keeps existing rail vehicles in service or addresses particular defects. Subway and tram vehicles are included alongside other trains.
A location used only for vehicle storage has a different function. Manufacturing new rail vehicles is also distinct from their inspection, repair, and routine upkeep.
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