higher-speed rail

English

Noun

higher-speed rail (uncountable)

  1. (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

  • Higher-speed rail refers to services which are faster (higher-speed) than conventional rail, but not fast enough to be classified as high-speed rail.
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