commuter rail

phrase

: part of a railroad made especially for people who work in a city but live outside it

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SunRail, the region’s commuter rail, runs for about 60 miles from Volusia County to Osceola County, making stops in Seminole and Orange counties, including at the train station in Winter Park. — Leslie Postal, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority has again turned to the public transit system serving Austin, Texas, to find a new executive director to run the Tri-Rail commuter rail line. — David Lyons, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Improving the process for decisions Several MPTA Executive Committee members questioned the measurements used to determine what makes an area suitable for a commuter rail stop. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 If between 48 and 71 high-frequency commuter rail trains make daily stops at a station, the area within a quarter-mile radius of the stop is supposed to be upzoned. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for commuter rail

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“Commuter rail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commuter%20rail. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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