passenger rail

noun

: trains that take passengers rather than cargo

passenger rail service between the two cities

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The surge in federal funding for Amtrak prompted a number of studies to find the best places to add service, and fast-growing cities in the southeast were identified as top markets for passenger rail service. —

Sandy Mazza, The Tennessean, 17 Nov. 2024 More Americans rode Amtrak trains than ever in 2024, as interest in passenger rail has seen a resurgence across the United States. —

Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024 Sean Duffy, 53, the former Wisconsin congressman and Fox Business host, has a record of opposing passenger rail. —

Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024 State transportation officials have announced the government groups that will take the lead in shaping a proposal to return passenger rail service to the Phoenix area. —

Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for passenger rail

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