Meanings
- not comparableNot occurring in the normal course of things.
The inspector estimated that the whole "Condor" schedule is at least 45 min. easier than the diesels' potential, but of course some margin must be left for out-of-course delays.
1960 January, G. Freeman Allen, “"Condor"—British Railways' fastest freight train”, in Trains Illustrated, page 481 more example
It [greater service frequency] also removed the need to enhance services for out-of-course peak demand. There were fewer occasions when additional services were needed to cater for large-scale cultural and sporting events.
2021 September 22, Industry Insider, “A new way of thinking”, in RAIL, number 940, page 92
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