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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: We took the light rail from downtown to the airport. 
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train
train
[noun]

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

Ex: I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train. 
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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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around
around
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Some of the most innovative tech companies around today are redefining the industry. 
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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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steam engine

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

Ex: The old train was powered by a steam engine. 
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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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reliable
reliable
[Adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: He's reliable, always delivering on his promises and consistently producing quality work. 
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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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environment

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

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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fuel
fuel
[noun]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: Wood is a common fuel for campfires. 
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to get on
to get on
[Verb]

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

Ex: The passengers lined up to get on the cruise ship. 
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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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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: Europe has a well-developed transportation system. 
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Asia
Asia
[noun]

the largest continent in the world

Ex: Asia is home to various religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. 
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clean
clean
[Adjective]

not causing or spreading pollution or contamination, especially radioactive contamination

Ex: The reactor was designed to allow a clean shutdown in emergencies. 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

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

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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system
system
[noun]

a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole

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