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Public Transportation Vocabulary - Tram

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Public Transportation Vocabulary
tram
tram
[noun]

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

Ex: The tram glided smoothly along its tracks, taking commuters through the heart of the city. 
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transportation

a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.

Ex: Public transportation is cheaper than driving. 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

(of a train) to travel along a track on wheels, carrying passengers or goods

Ex: The train runs through the countryside every morning, stopping at several stations along the way. 
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track
track
[noun]

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

Ex: Tracks are essential for guiding trains along their journey, ensuring they stay on course from start to finish. 
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common
common
[Adjective]

frequently found, happening, or seen

Ex: It’s common for people to exchange holiday gifts with friends and family. 
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers. 
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traffic
traffic
[noun]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

Ex: The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour. 
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electric
electric
[Adjective]

relating to, produced by, or using electricity

Ex: The electric lights in the room flickered as the storm outside intensified. 
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horse-drawn
horse-drawn
[Adjective]

pulled or powered by a horse or horses

Ex: The tourists enjoyed a horse-drawn carriage ride through the historic district. 
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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to produce

to cause or bring about something

Ex: No conventional drug had produced any significant change. 
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
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air conditioning

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

Ex: The A/C kept the house cool during the scorching summer heat. 
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efficient
efficient
[Adjective]

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

Ex: The efficient assembly line increased productivity while reducing production costs. 
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electricity

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

Ex: During the storm, we lost electricity for a few hours. 
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line
line
[noun]

the track or route along which a train travels

Ex: The commuter line was delayed by signal problems. 
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to connect

to join two or more things together

Ex: The electrician will connect the wires to establish the electrical circuit. 
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tourist
tourist
[noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: As a tourist in Paris, she made sure to visit the Louvre Museum. 
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coast
coast
[noun]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

Ex: The coast was full of seashells and small pebbles. 
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