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rail

[reyl] / reɪl /


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The San Gabriel Valley has strong rail and bus links to downtown L.A., so getting to Union Station would likely be the best bet if you live in this area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Cheyenne, a city of 66,000 nicknamed “The Magic City of the Plains,” was built on rail, ranching, oil and gas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Efficient freight rail acts as a foundational shock absorber for national supply chains and a shield protecting the global competitiveness of our exporters.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

A blaze at a recycling plant in south London has caused major rail disruption in the area, Network rail has said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He had the rail of the boat in his hand.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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