often attributive
: a means of urban railway transportation using trolley cars
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The Transit Rider Investment Program, or TRIP, which launched two years ago, now employs more than 130 civilian agents who ride light-rail and bus rapid transit lines to inspect fares and serve as a second set of eyes to maintain standards.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Other big stories ➤ Phoenix owes a building owner $4 million for light-rail damages.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Then there are the light-rail options from Union Station to LAX, which can involve up to four changes.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Located right next to the future Grove light-rail station, the existing buildings will be used for city operations.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Other big stories ➤ Phoenix owes a building owner $4 million for light-rail damages.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Then there are the light-rail options from Union Station to LAX, which can involve up to four changes.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
Located right next to the future Grove light-rail station, the existing buildings will be used for city operations.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Light-rail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light-rail. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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