passenger rail

noun

: trains that take passengers rather than cargo
passenger rail service between the two cities

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Since 2022, Miami-Dade has been negotiating with Brightline Trains, the private passenger rail company that operates higher-speed trains on Florida East Coast Railway (FECR) tracks from Miami to Orlando. Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 From June 13 to July 1, the Capitol Corridor passenger rail service will offer special direct train service to the arena in Santa Clara for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026 Front Range passenger rail officials are moving ahead with plans to build a Colorado Connector train stop on the west side of the Denver Broncos’ planned new stadium south of downtown, along the existing mainline tracks used for hauling coal and freight. Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 3 June 2026 Plans for the property include preserving part of the historic rail yard and potentially incorporating a stop on Colorado's future passenger rail system. Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for passenger rail

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“Passenger rail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passenger%20rail. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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