noun phrase · neutral
rail network
UK/ˈreɪl ˌnɛtwɜːk/US/ˈreɪl ˌnɛtˌwɝk/RAIL·net·work
The system of railway lines that connect cities or regions.
Examples
“A well‑connected rail network makes intercity travel faster and greener.”
“Many governments invest in their rail network to reduce road congestion.”
“Commuters prefer cities with an efficient rail network.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investing in an integrated rail network can significantly cut carbon emissions and improve regional accessibility.”
Collocations
- expand the rail network
- modern rail network
- intercity rail network
Word family
Common mistakes
use the train instead of use train→take the train / use the train
rail system→rail network
Say it for a higher band
5train system→6railway network→7+rail network
Synonyms
railway network
Easily confused
railway network
“The railway network in that country links all major industrial regions.”
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