Phrase Hound found 190 phrases and 121 compound words that contain rail. The most common are listed below. Open rail in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 190
- light railA kind of passenger railway in urban and suburban settings typically characterized by a mixture of tram (or in North America streetcar) and metro features, crossing streets at grade crossings and normally powered by electricity.
- commuter railA rail transport system with trains used to transport commuters between two places, typically their homes and works, normally within a metropolitan area and its surrounding environs, and generally distinguished from other rail transport …
- rail lineSynonym of railway line: A railway track; a pair of rails on which a railway train runs.
- third railThe electrified rail that runs beside or between train tracks to power electric trains.
- ride the railTo be made to ride the horse (punishment device).
- water raila small wetland bird (Rallus aquaticus) of the family Rallidae that breeds in marshes and reedbeds across Europe and Asia.
- Rail- system
- Rail service
- red railA bird of the extinct species †Aphanapteryx bonasia, from the family Rallidae, formerly endemic to Mauritius.
- riding the railpresent participle and gerund of ride the rail
- high-speed railA type of rail transport that operates significantly faster than traditional rail traffic, using an integrated system of specialized rolling stock and dedicated tracks.
- check railA rail laid parallel to a running rail to guide wheels through points, rail crossings, and round curves, to reduce wear and the risk of derailments such as those due to flange climb.
- rail transportThe transport of passengers and goods by means of wheeled vehicles that are specially designed to run on railways or railroads.
- rail trackSynonym of railroad track: A pair of formed steel rails, separated and supported usually on wooden or concrete ties or sleepers, forming a track along which flange-wheeled railroad vehicles may travel.
- rail trailA former railway track converted into a multi-use path, typically as a greenway for walking and cycling.
- rail-motorAlternative form of railmotor: A lightweight railcar.
- ultra light railA small single-railcar on-demand rail system with trunk-separated stations that does not operate on any fixed route but rather to stations where it has been requested, similar to an elevator.
- Network RailThe government-owned company that owns and manages the infrastructure on the railway network in Britain used by TOCs (train operating companies).
- fourth railAn extra rail in addition to the third rail (live rail) which is used for current return purposes, mainly by London Underground, because of problems caused by using the running rails for current return underground.
- guard railAlternative spelling of guardrail: A rail set alongside a dangerous place as a barrier, to improve safety.
- heavy railA term generally applied to main-line railways, but this varies from country to country. It has no relation to the weight of the rails used.
- picture railA molding applied to or recessed into the surface of a wall, and used to suspend hooks and cables attached to paintings, framed art or mirrors. The molding is usually continuous around the room.
- rail tourAlternative form of railtour: A special excursion by train which is run in order to allow people to experience rail travel which is not available using timetabled passenger services.
- Virginia railA small waterbird in the family Rallidae, of species Rallus limicola.
- sand railA type of dune buggy.
Compound words 121
- railwayA transport system using rails used to move passengers or goods.
- railroadA permanent track consisting of fixed metal rails to drive trains or similar motorized vehicles on.
- monoraila railroad system where the trains run on one rail
- derailSynonym of derailer: A device placed on railway tracks in order to cause a train to derail.
- handrailA rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp, or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.
- guardrailA rail set alongside a dangerous place as a barrier, to improve safety.
- railgunAn electromagnetic gun that uses a large electrical current to propel a projectile down a track of two parallel conductive rails.
- railcarA self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.
- crossrailA rail that goes across something.
- railfanA railway enthusiast.