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rail

[reyl] / reɪl /


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In both China and Europe, rail infrastructure operates more closely as a single, coordinated system.

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

The incident occurred at one of the nation's busiest rail and subway transportation centers as the city prepares for two huge sporting spectacles in the coming week: basketball's NBA Finals and football's World Cup tournament.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Iraq are pouring money into pipelines, rail and storage to keep oil flowing even when the Strait of Hormuz isn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

That night Nat was on deck after his watch, standing at the rail, watching the sky.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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