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street railway

American  

noun

  1. a company that operates streetcars or buses.


Etymology

Origin of street railway

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

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As we walk around the Christmas market, which snakes through streets close to Birmingham New Street railway station, they're reminded of home.

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She told the BBC that police were called to Birmingham New Street railway station when he started shouting at her.

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The pub trip to the London and North Western Wetherspoon inside Birmingham New Street railway station was organised after the prince asked the football club to arrange a gathering with some die-hard supporters.

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It is now on display at Birmingham New Street railway station.

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You may recall them streaming a performance at Birmingham New Street railway station via 5G and captured in augmented reality, for a TV phone advert in 2019.

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