the system of transport that uses trains:
Environmentalists argue that more goods should be transported by rail.
one of the two metal bars attached to the ground on which trains travel:
A train left/went off the rails and crashed into the bank, killing several passengers.
a horizontal bar fixed in position, especially to a wall or to vertical posts, used to close something off, as a support, or to hang things on:
Will spectators please stay behind the rail?
Hold onto the rail so that you don't fall.
The (clothes) rail in her wardrobe was crammed full of dresses.
to complain angrily:
He railed against/at the injustices of the system.
one of the two metal bars fixed to the ground on which trains travel
Rail also means railroad:
[ U ] rail transportation
[ U ] Commuter rail and subway lines will be linked.
a straight bar or rod fixed in position, esp. to a wall or to vertical posts, used to enclose something or as a support:
The car swerved out of control and crashed through a guard rail on the bridge.
to complain angrily:
He railed against the injustices of the system.
transport or travel by train:
by rail Brazil transports 30% of its goods by rail.
We need more investment in road and rail.
Rail travel accounts for less than 1% of the trips we make annually.
Road and rail links to the airport are good.