rerail

verb — 2 senses

rerail

verb

Etymology From re- + rail.

1

Rail transport, Railways, Transport To replace on the rails.

At around 2130, a single wagon in a freight train derailed on a curve approaching the junction, and then rerailed as it passed over the junction.2020 September 9, “Network News: NR earthworks maintenance measures "not effective"”, in Rail, page 10:

2

To renew the rails in a railway line.

Derived terms: rerailer, rerailment

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