commuter rail

phrase

: part of a railroad made especially for people who work in a city but live outside it

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According to state guidance, a quarter-mile around a train station has to be rezoned if 48 to 71 high-frequency commuter rail trains make daily stops there. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Metra is looking for students to design a safety superhero for the commuter rail agency's 20th annual safety competition. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 The nine-acre project is proposed for the southwest corner of Old Statesville Road and Caldwell Track Drive, near a future CATS Red Line commuter rail station. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 SunRail, the region’s commuter rail, runs for about 60 miles from Volusia County to Osceola County, making stops in Seminole and Orange counties, including at the train station in Winter Park. — Leslie Postal, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commuter rail

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“Commuter rail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commuter%20rail. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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