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Local Train

/ˈloʊ.kəl treɪn/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A train that operates within a specific area, typically making frequent stops at local stations.

    "I took the local train to get to the city center quickly."
  2. 2

    A type of train service that is designed for short-distance travel, often used by commuters.

    "The local train is usually less crowded than the express service."

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The term 'local train' combines 'local', derived from the Latin 'localis', meaning 'pertaining to a place', and 'train', from the Old French 'traine', meaning 'to pull or draw'. The phrase evolved in the 19th century with the advent of rail transport, referring to trains that serve specific local routes rather than long-distance travel.

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