runaway trains

A form of runaway train — An uncontrolled railroad incident where a train or rolling stock moves without operator control, often due to brake failure, loss of power, or an accidental release on the main line.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of runaway train
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“runaway trains.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/runaway%20trains. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “runaway trains,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/runaway%20trains.

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