live rail

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈlaɪv ˈɹeɪl/

Noun

live rail noun

A rail which provides current (usually direct current (DC)) for electric trains running on third- and fourth-rail electrified systems.

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conductor rail third rail running line running track rail track collector shoe track circuit light railway tramrail tramline tram rail railcar contact shoe railhead railway track loopline metals

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