freight train

Example Sentences

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And the combined railroad might be able to bypass Chicago altogether and route freight trains through a less-congested area.

From The Wall Street Journal

There will be delays, often because of passing freight trains.

From Los Angeles Times

The explosion, which happened as a freight train was passing, caused minor damage to a wagon floor.

From BBC

When that freight train leaves the station, you want to jump onboard, especially when it’s starting to pick up speed.

From MarketWatch

One freight train did come along while they were pulling the obelisk over the tracks, but it was only delayed a half an hour or so.

From Literature