Fourth rail

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounAn extra rail in addition to the third rail (live rail) which is used for current return purposes, mainly by London Underground, because of problems caused by using the running rails for current return underground.

Synonyms

third rail running rail monkey rail light rail check-rail rail cant rail railway heavy rail checkrail railtrack rly.

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