National Rail
NASH-uh-nul RAYL /ˈnæʃnəl reɪl/
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What it really means
The national train network connecting towns and cities across Britain, run by many different companies but sold under one system. The National Rail Enquiries website and app show all timetables and fares.
Chinese explanation
英国全国铁路网，连接各城镇，由多家公司运营但统一售票。National Rail Enquiries网站和应用可查所有时刻表和票价。
Example conversation
A: Is the Tube part of National Rail?
B: No, the Tube is London Underground. National Rail is the big trains between cities, the ones with the red double-arrow logo.
A：地铁属于National Rail吗？
B：不属于，地铁是伦敦地下铁。National Rail是城市之间的大火车，标志是红色双箭头。
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