street railway

a company that operates streetcars or buses.

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An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

And yet all this was still far away, while another matter was of nearer interest: the rumour of a street-railway strike.
The Barrier|Allen French
Do you think he'll turn a hand to keep you out of the penitentiary once you're out of this street-railway situation?
The Financier|Theodore Dreiser
Bode was speculating in street-railway stocks to the extent of fifty thousand dollars.
The Financier|Theodore Dreiser
When they were alone for the moment before the street-railway president appeared, Blaine turned to Anita.
The Crevice|William John Burns and Isabel Ostrander

Most of all, the street-railway matter promised trouble from the threatened strike.
The Barrier|Allen French