Short branch railway line (4)

I believe the answer is:

spur

(Other definitions for spur that I've seen before include "This provokes sudden movement!" , "Sharp pointed projection" , "Lateral root" , "Impetus" , "Impulse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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