monorail system

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meaningsofmonorailandsystem

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monorail
noun[C]
uk
/ˈmɒn.ə.reɪl/us
/ˈmɑː.nə.reɪl/
a railway system that has a single rail (= the long metal bar on which the train travels) often above ground level, or the train that travels ...
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system
noun
uk
/ˈsɪs.təm/us
/ˈsɪs.təm/
a set of connected things or devices that ...
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Is it not beginning to appear that themonorailsystemis likely to prove the cheapest and quickest method of communication?
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I am suggesting amonorailsystemto deal with the problem in those areas.
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I have often wondered whether we have sufficiently investigated the feasibility of adopting other forms of transport, such as themonorailsystem.
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A medium-capacitymonorailsystemis now being carefully looked at.
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I have always fancied themonorailsystem; it has speed and safety and is economic in use of land.
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Later, there is a plan to build amonorailsystemwhich has four lines (red, blue, yellow, and green line) linking notable places.
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A metro and amonorailsystemhave recently been inaugurated.
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Also, the elevatedmonorailsystemand hill climbing capabilities guarantee a minimal environmental impact.
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For most of its existence it was horse-drawn; between 1910 and 1914, the portion on the mainland operated as amonorailsystem.
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It would be responsible for land acquisition along the route, and the construction, allied structures, signalling and safety of themonorailsystem.
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Due to the originalmonorailsystem, there are dual interior courts rather than a single grand court.
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It has amonorailsystemand many statues and signs displaying the republic's might.
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It is the longest suspendedmonorailsystemat 15.2 km in track length.
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It was a privately ownedmonorailsystem, that operated from 1902 to 1908.
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Each time themonorailsystemrequires major engineering changes, it underwent a lengthy commissioning process to confirm the effectiveness and safety of the repairs.
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Themonorailsystemused four cars, with a driver in the front car, and seats in each car, with no standing capacity.
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The construction of themonorailsystemis expected to begin in the first quarter of 2013.
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Amonorailsystemis also being considered.
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Themonorailsystemwas (1994).
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Westfield has on numerous occasions examined plans to connect the two centers, with methods such as an enclosed bridge and a lightmonorailsystembeing discussed.
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