often attributive
: a means of urban railway transportation using trolley cars
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The man accused of killing a young woman on a North Carolina light-rail train has been deemed incompetent to stand trial in his federal case following a mental evaluation.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Tier 2 zoning — which includes light-rail lines such as the A, C, E and K lines, as well as bus routes with dedicated lanes — allows for five- to eight-story buildings.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
In the city of San Diego, where light-rail trolley stations would be affected, the City Council voted unanimously earlier this month to take a similar go-slow approach.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Metro Transit is Minneapolis’ public-transportation umbrella, offering fast and frequent service via eight rapid transit bus lines as well as two light-rail lines.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Tier 2 zoning — which includes light-rail lines such as the A, C, E and K lines, as well as bus routes with dedicated lanes — allows for five- to eight-story buildings.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
In the city of San Diego, where light-rail trolley stations would be affected, the City Council voted unanimously earlier this month to take a similar go-slow approach.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Metro Transit is Minneapolis’ public-transportation umbrella, offering fast and frequent service via eight rapid transit bus lines as well as two light-rail lines.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for light-rail
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“Light-rail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light-rail. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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