Shunting work can be divided according to different classifications:Classification by workplace:
1) Fixed shunting refers to the shunting operation carried out in a fixed working place, such as marshalling station, cargo station, etc.
2) Mobile shunting refers to the shunting operation carried out in the mobile work site, such as the unhanging operation carried out during the operation of the train.
Categorized by job content:
1) Dismantling shunting refers to the shunting operation of decomposing the vehicles in the train or group into individual vehicles.
2) Marshalling shunting refers to the shunting operation of reassembling vehicles into trains according to the requirements of the train marshalling plan.
3) Picking and hanging shunting refers to the shunting operation of the vehicle in the process of train operation.
4) Other shunting operations, including vehicle transfer, pick-up and delivery of vehicles, etc.
Categorized by the purpose of the job:
1) Dismantling shunting, marshalling shunting, and shunting can be classified as "purpose shunting", which refers to shunting operations classified according to the different purposes of shunting.
2) Transfer shunting and pick-up and delivery vehicles can be classified as "pick-up and delivery shunting", which refers to the shunting operation carried out in order to meet the needs of other operations.
In addition, the shunting work can also be classified according to the way the operation is organized, the operation method, the direction of the shunting and so on. The different classifications help to better understand the nature and characteristics of shunting work, so as to better organize and manage shunting work.