# live rail

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈlaɪv ˈɹeɪl/

## Definitions
1. A rail which provides current (usually direct current (DC)) for electric trains running on third- and fourth-rail electrified systems.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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