shuttle train

shuttle train

The shuttle train carries passengers between the airport terminals.

Definition

Noun: A shuttle train is a train that travels back and forth over a short distance, typically connecting two specific points, such as between a city center and an airport, or between two parts of a larger railway network. It operates on a frequent, regular schedule without making intermediate stops.

Usage Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "Shuttle train service": A system of regular, short-distance train connections.

    • The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle train service to the nearby ski resort.
  • "To run a shuttle train": To operate such a train on a specific route.

    • The railway company decided to run a shuttle train during the festival to handle the extra crowds.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shuttle (n): a vehicle (bus, train, or plane) that travels regularly between two places.

    • A shuttle bus takes employees from the office to the train station.
  • Shuttle service (n): a transportation system that provides frequent trips over a short route.

    • The museum provides a free shuttle service from the city center.
Synonyms
  • Local train: a train that stops frequently on a short route.
  • Commuter train: a train used for short-distance travel, especially by people going to work.
  • Feeder train: a train that connects smaller stations to a main line.
Phrasal Verbs
  • Shuttle back and forth: to move repeatedly between two points.
    • The shuttle train shuttles back and forth between the airport and the downtown terminal all day.
Related Idioms
  • "On the shuttle": traveling by a shuttle train or bus.
    • I'll be on the shuttle to the conference center in an hour.

Note: "Shuttle train" does not have common idioms or phrasal verbs beyond those listed. It is a specific technical term in transportation.