"royal train" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: royal trains [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} royal train (plural royal trains)
  1. (rail transport) A set of railway carriages dedicated for the use of the monarch or other members of a royal family. Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-royal_train-en-noun-D0wh7MSe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 79 21 Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
  2. A special train carrying royalty, including such vehicles. Synonyms: Royal train, Royal Train
    Sense id: en-royal_train-en-noun-9SwZmkYu

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