### Question
How is the term railroad defined?


### Answer
The term **railroad** is defined in *11 U.S.C. § 101* as the following:

> common carrier by railroad engaged in the transportation of individuals or property or owner of trackage facilities leased by such a common carrier

#### Citation:
  - *11 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

