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  1. word choice - "on the train" or "in the train"? - English Language ...

    Dec 19, 2012 · When you're on the train, you can go in the buffet car, when you do, you'll be in the buffet car of the train. You also get off the train, but get out of your car, bath or shower.

  2. What's the difference between 'on the train' and 'by train?'

    Aug 3, 2018 · Just so: you ride on the [or a] train to get to your destination by train. You can also use on the or on a, and by with other modes of transportation: bus, car, bicycle, etc.

  3. "Training on" or "Training about"? - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Jul 7, 2014 · I ran a quick series of Google searches for "training about Photoshop," "training for Photoshop," "training in Photoshop," "training on Photoshop," and "training with Photoshop." The …

  4. "The train will leave" vs. "is going to leave" vs. "leaves" vs. "is ...

    May 3, 2015 · The train is going to leave at 10:00 tomorrow morning. The train is planned for leave at 10 tomorrow morning and everything is currently being done so that it may happen. Whether everything …

  5. word choice - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Dec 1, 2021 · In Britain the place where a highway crosses a railway track is called a “level crossing”, and although the term “barrier” can be used for object outlined in the picture, the word “gate” is more …

  6. "Take the train" vs "Get in/out the train" vs "Get on/off the train ...

    Feb 19, 2021 · Take "Take the train" is a reference to the entire journey by train. For example: "How will you get to London?" "I will take the train/bus/plane." Get on/off, Get in/out These are largely …

  7. What is the origin of 'riding a gravy train' idiom?

    Jun 27, 2021 · 6 'Riding a gravy train' idiom means getting a job or other source of income that generates abundant money with little effort. However, what is the origin of this phrase and why it …

  8. What do you call the individual sections of a subway train?

    Jul 23, 2017 · Carriage is the usual term on British railways, as in "this train is formed of five carriages". Glasgow's Subway talks about "four-car" trains, while "carriage" seems more common on the Tyne …

  9. Correct word for the act of getting on/off some public transport

    Oct 15, 2017 · 0 I'm looking for a pair of words that represent the act of getting on or off some public transport (bus, train, ship, etc.) for an app. It should be: Single word, not and expression like "get off". …

  10. Arrive "by" or "on" a specific train? - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Apr 11, 2016 · I happened to read a "programme of visit" of a foreign delegation which stated that the delegation would arrive in [name of city] by train H702. Obviously, H702 is the designation of a …