noun phrase · neutral
transport hub
UK/ˈtrænspɔːt hʌb/US/ˈtræn.spɔːrt hʌb/trans·PORT HUB
A place where different modes of transport meet so passengers can change between them.
Examples
“The new transport hub connects suburban trains with local buses and taxis.”
“Commuters can transfer at the transport hub without leaving the station.”
“A modern transport hub often includes shops, bike parking and clear signage.”
Band 8 sentence
“The city’s new transport hub substantially reduced commute times by integrating suburban rail with local bus services.”
Collocations
- build a transport hub
- serve as a transport hub
- central transport hub
Word family
Common mistakes
transportation hub→transport hub
the transport hubs is→the transport hub is
Say it for a higher band
5bus station→6interchange→7+transport hub
Synonyms
interchange
Easily confused
bus depot
“The buses are cleaned and refuelled at the bus depot behind the station.”
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