passenger train

noun

: a train that people use for traveling

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Twelve were killed — 11 on the passenger train and the car’s driver. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 In 2023, a passenger train collided head-on with a freight train more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) north of Athens, Greece, killing 57 people in that country's deadliest rail disaster. ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026 Since this is the longest passenger train route in the country, there are private sleeper cars with private roomettes and bedrooms, which can include complimentary meals in the dining car and access to lounges at major stations, depending on your ticket fare. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026 Saturday morning, when the last scheduled passenger train goes through, according to NCTD. Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for passenger train

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“Passenger train.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passenger%20train. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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