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light rail

[lahyt-reyl] / ˈlaɪtˌreɪl /
NOUN
public transportation
Synonyms
WEAK
LRT busline mass transit metro rail rapid transit railway rapid transit subway urban transportation service

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Our cellphone and internet plans are half-price, as is the light-rail fare we mentioned earlier and the admission price at cinemas.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026

More entrances to the complex were created, including an underground portal to the 7th Street/Metro Center light-rail station.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

For several hours on Monday, the strike delayed some flight departures at Ben Gurion international airport, curtailed some nonemergency hospital services, and temporarily shut down light-rail systems in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2024

Mike will continue to focus on these key questions as the plans for future light-rail lines move forward.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

Boarding will be fast, like getting on a light-rail train.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2023