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词汇 parliamentary train
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Definition of parliamentary train in English:

parliamentary train

noun
historical
  • A train carrying passengers at a rate not exceeding one penny per mile, which, by a British Act of Parliament of 1844 (7 & 8 Victoria c. 85), every railway company was obliged to run daily each way over its system.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Bradshaw's Railway Guide.

Definition of parliamentary train in US English:

parliamentary train

noun
historical
  • A train carrying passengers at a rate not exceeding one penny per mile, which, by a British Act of Parliament of 1844 (7 & 8 Victoria c. 85), every railway company was obliged to run daily each way over its system.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Bradshaw's Railway Guide.

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