Meaning Of The Word Cable railway

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Cable railway Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Cable railway?

cable railway in American English
a street railway on which the cars are pulled by a continuously moving underground cable
noun: a railway on which the cars are pulled by a moving cable under the roadway

cable railway in British English
noun: a railway on which individual cars are drawn along by a strong cable or metal chain operated by a stationary motor

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