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runaway train

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An uncontrolled railroad incident where a train or rolling stock moves without operator control, often due to brake failure, loss of power, or an accidental release on the main line.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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