noun phrase · neutral
commuter rail service
UK/kəˈmjuːtə reɪl ˈsɜːvɪs/US/kəˈmjuːtər reɪl ˈsɜːrvɪs/com·MUT·er RAIL SER·vice
train services that carry commuters between suburbs and city centres, often at peak hours
Examples
“The introduction of a new commuter rail service cut travel times for suburban residents.”
“Commuter rail services are often overcrowded during rush hour.”
“Expanding commuter rail services can reduce pressure on the road network.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investing in frequent, reliable commuter rail services is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce road congestion in expanding metropolitan areas.”
Collocations
- peak-hour commuter rail service
- expand commuter rail service
- commuter rail services are overcrowded
Word family
Common mistakes
commuter train→commuter rail service
suburban train→commuter rail service
Say it for a higher band
5commuter train→6suburban rail→7+commuter rail service
Synonyms
suburban rail service
Easily confused
mass transit system
“A well-funded mass transit system can include buses, trams and commuter rail services.”
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