"Overground" meaning in English

See Overground in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the Overground [canonical]
Etymology: From overground, in contrast to the Underground. Head templates: {{en-prop|head=the Overground}} the Overground
  1. (rail transport) The London Overground, a counterpart of London Underground operated by TfL (Transport for London), which operates some of the various lines around London which are mainly above ground. Categories (topical): Rail transportation Categories (place): London Related terms: London Underground, Underground
    Sense id: en-Overground-en-name-r7U1jaQY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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          "ref": "2012, Andrew Martin, Underground Overground: A passenger's history of the Tube, Profile Books, →ISBN, page 94:",
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