freight train
Example Sentences
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The temblor sparked several fires, collapsed buildings, damaged bridges -- including part of one pedestrian walkway that collapsed into a river -- and capsized a freight train.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Some individuals compare the noise to cicadas or even a passing freight train, Price said.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026
But when a freight train stalled at a key intersection in the middle of the city, they found themselves stuck on the wrong side of the street for nearly 30 minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 20, 2025
The explosion, which happened as a freight train was passing, caused minor damage to a wagon floor.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
“No, I wouldn’t do that. Not if you wanted to come. But maybe you don’t want to come. Maybe that night freight train doesn’t sound so good to you anymore.”
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
