"higher-speed rail" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

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  1. (rail transport, chiefly US) A type of railway system based on existing infrastructure upgraded to allow passenger train speeds typically between 80 and 120 miles per hour. Tags: US, uncountable
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