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Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm) Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery

The Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm) Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery is a World War I cemetery located near Zillebeke, Belgium, close to Ypres (Ieper). It is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and contains the graves of soldiers of the British Empire (including Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand forces) and other nationalities who fought on the Western Front.

The cemetery's name reflects its location and history. During the war, the area was riddled with dugouts used by railway troops. "Transport Farm" was the name given to the area by the British Army due to its use as a logistical support hub for the front lines.

The burial ground was started in April 1915 and used until November 1917, and then again after the Armistice in November 1918, when graves were brought in from the surrounding battlefields. It is known for its relatively haphazard layout, reflecting its evolution from a battlefield cemetery to a more formally organized burial ground after the war. The site is a significant reminder of the intense fighting and loss of life that occurred in the Ypres Salient.