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Public Transportation Vocabulary - Light Rail

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Public Transportation Vocabulary
light rail

a type of urban public transport using trains that are smaller and lighter than regular trains, often running on tracks in city streets or on dedicated lines

Ex: The light rail stops at major shopping centers and offices .
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train
train
[noun]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: The train traveled through beautiful countryside .
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to run
to run
[Verb]

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

Ex: Tomorrow, the train will run on a modified schedule due to track maintenance in the early morning hours.
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track
track
[noun]

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

Ex: Whether for freight or passenger transport , tracks play a vital role in the functioning of railway systems worldwide .
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around
around
[Adjective]

being present, existing, or in circulation in the current time or situation

Ex: There aren’t many experts around today who understand this ancient language.
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horse-drawn
horse-drawn
[Adjective]

pulled or powered by a horse or horses

Ex: The museum displayed an antique horse-drawn fire engine .
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steam engine

a machine that uses steam made from boiling water to produce power and make parts move

Ex: Early steam engines worked by moving pistons with steam .
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electricity

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

Ex: We use electricity to power the lights in our house .
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reliable
reliable
[Adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

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

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients to reduce the calorie content of the dish .
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traffic
traffic
[noun]

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

Ex: Traffic on the subway was unusually light early in the morning .
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environment

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

Ex: The melting polar ice caps are a clear sign of changes in our environment.
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fuel
fuel
[noun]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: The fireplace was stocked with plenty of fuel to keep us warm .
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to get on
to get on
[Verb]

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

Ex: We need to hurry if we want to get on the bus .
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transportation

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

Ex: The government invested in eco-friendly transportation.
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Europe
Europe
[noun]

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

Ex: Many tourists visit Europe to experience its vibrant nightlife and entertainment .
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Asia
Asia
[noun]

the largest continent in the world

Ex: The Great Wall of China is a famous landmark in Asia.
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clean
clean
[Adjective]

not causing or spreading pollution or contamination, especially radioactive contamination

Ex: The area remained clean and safe after the experiment .
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .
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system
system
[noun]

a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole

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