rail network

collocation in English

meaningsofrailandnetwork

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rail
noun
uk
/reɪl/us
/reɪl/
the system of transport that ...
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network
noun[C]
uk
/ˈnet.wɜːk/us
/ˈnet.wɝːk/
a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts, or between the parts and a ...
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(Definition ofrailandnetworkfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofrail network

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Of course, the previous speakers who spoke about a certain alternative in the form of developing therailnetworkare right.
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There would certainly be scope for discussing some of the measures put forward here if we were dealing with arailnetworkwhich worked.
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This does not mean that 20% of therailnetworkis a bottleneck.
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One returns to the argument that we already have an existingrailnetworkcrying out for investment.
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We are committed to encouraging more people to travel by rail and to ensuring more investment in therailnetwork.
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It is considered that increased use of the existingrailnetworkwill not alter the need for the road significantly.
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Open access to therailnetworkfor passenger and freight services will enhance competitiveness.
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There is no guarantee of a nationalrailnetworkbenefit for them.
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Recent and planned improvements to therailnetworkin the area are being taken into account in the scheme assessment.
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But even if those orders are saved, there is still great uncertainty about the future of investment in therailnetwork.
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Thirdly, we will additionally provide a new right of access to therailnetworkfor private operators of both freight and passenger services.
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They frequently use therailnetworkto keep in touch with their families elsewhere.
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I support a few of his objectives, not least his determination to maintain therailnetworkat its present size.
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My second question is: are we, or are we not, now facing a major reduction in the passengerrailnetwork?
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It would involve up to 300,000 new journeys per day on an already over-stretched road andrailnetwork.
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If so, is it likely that other rails from the same defective batch were used at numerous other points in therailnetwork?
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As we all recognise, points are one of the safety-critical components of therailnetwork.
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We all want a more successfulrailnetwork, reducing public subsidy and helping to improve the environment.
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We have already opened up therailnetworkto competition.
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