higher-speed rail
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[edit]Nomen
[edit]higher-speed rail (uncountable)
- (rail transport, chiefly US) A type of railway system based on existing infrastructure upgraded to allow passenger train speeds typically between 80 and 120 miles per hour.
Usage notes
[edit]Despite the name, higher-speed rail refers to services slower than high-speed rail.