light railway

noun

Meaning

A railway built at lower cost, with lighter track and to a lower standard than a main-line railway.

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Related words

shortline(English)tube train(English)branch line(English)railway line(English)loop line(English)running line(English)land train(English)model railway(English)

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Sources

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