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rail

[reyl] / reɪl /


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To understand what is at stake, one must look at the profound and broad economic impact of rail efficiency.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The bill applies only to counties with at least 15 passenger rail stations, leaving eight: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

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

Mal gripped the rail at the bow of the boat.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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