a transport system using small trains or trams, often serving parts of a large metropolitan area
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light-rail
(līt′rāl′),USA pronunciation adj.
- Rail Transportof or pertaining to a local rail rapid-transit system using large, single passenger cars, railroad-type signals, and, usually, private rights-of-way.
- 1975–80
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