rail travel

collocation in English

meaningsofrailandtravel

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rail
noun
uk
/reɪl/us
/reɪl/
the system of transport that ...
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travel
noun
uk
/ˈtræv.əl/us
/ˈtræv.əl/
the activity ...
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(Definition ofrailandtravelfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofrail travel

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The currencyrailtravelgenerated was susceptible to the predation of the new bureaucracy it had necessitated.
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Arailtravelinformation system has a very different content determination module from a system that helps customer service representatives write business letters.
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Thank you for consideringrailtravel.
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That can be achieved only ifrailtravelis an attractive alternative.
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I am an occasional rail traveller whose tolerance level sinks low whererailtravelis concerned.
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In the financial year 2002–03 to date some £101,000 has been spent onrailtravel.
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It is estimated that the cost of thisrailtravelwas about £1.3 million.
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There he is again, promoting fear ofrailtravel.
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It may be held that travellers could easily switch from car torailtravel.
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I cannot fail to acknowledge the troubles thatrailtravelhas experienced lately.
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Those projects would revolutioniserailtravelin many parts of the country.
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The further freight has to travel, the more competitive israiltravel.
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We know that since then demand forrailtravelhas fallen substantially.
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Would he approve the complete phasing out of subsidies on commuterrailtravel?
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The old are entitled to their own travel arrangements, includingrailtravel.
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Speed of intercityrailtravelvaries according to route and the types of trains used.
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The environmental benefits ofrailtravelare self-evident.
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Certainly, in terms ofrailtravel, one of the most important consumer groups is the commuters.
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As bus services have become less reliable there has been a considerable swing towardsrailtravel.
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