often attributive
: a means of urban railway transportation using trolley cars
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San Diego’s trolley is considered the first modern American light-rail system, and the early days saw huge crowds of people ready to ride.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Rather than draw fresh commerce, some light-rail stations along the Green Line have only just turned the corner in the past year or two after suffering serious litter and public safety challenges coming out of the pandemic.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Diridon Station is now a hub for VTA’s buses and light-rail trains, Caltrain and Amtrak — and one day it may be announced as a stop for BART and high-speed rail.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
During the 2019 strike, the LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) allowed LAUSD students to ride buses, light-rail and subway lines for free between 5 am and 7 pm during strike days.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Rather than draw fresh commerce, some light-rail stations along the Green Line have only just turned the corner in the past year or two after suffering serious litter and public safety challenges coming out of the pandemic.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Diridon Station is now a hub for VTA’s buses and light-rail trains, Caltrain and Amtrak — and one day it may be announced as a stop for BART and high-speed rail.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
During the 2019 strike, the LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) allowed LAUSD students to ride buses, light-rail and subway lines for free between 5 am and 7 pm during strike days.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Light-rail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light-rail. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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