higher-speed rail

noun

A type of railway system based on existing infrastructure upgraded to allow passenger train speeds typically between 80 and 120 miles per hour.

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Meanings

nounhigher-speed rail (uncountable)
  1. USuncountablerail transportA type of railway system based on existing infrastructure upgraded to allow passenger train speeds typically between 80 and 120 miles per hour.
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