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elevated railroad
/ˈɛlɪvˌeɪɾᵻd ɹˈeɪlɹoʊd/
/ˈɛlɪvˌeɪtɪd ɹˈeɪlɹəʊd/
elElevated railroad
01
a railway system built on structures raised above ground level, typically used for public transportation in urban areas
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Examples
The elevated railroad allows commuters to avoid traffic jams on congested city streets.
New York City once had a network of elevated railroads before many lines were replaced by subways.
