Station yard is a system of tracks laid usually on a level within defined limit. The types of yards are:

(i) Goods yard : The main function is to provide facilities for receiving, loading, unloading and delivery of goods and the movement of goods vehicle.

(ii) Marshalling yard: The main function is breakup, reform and despatch of trains onwards. i.e., reception, sorting and departure.

(iii) Locomotive yard: Locomotive yard for housing locomotive. All the facilities for oil filing, watering repairing, cleaning, etc. are provided.

(iv) Passenger bogie yard: Passenger bogie yard provide facilities for safe movement of passenger and vehicles for the passengers.