short line

noun

1. a bus or rail route covering only a limited distance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of short line¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

I waited in a short line Sunday afternoon to get access to the “Yellowstone” merch area inside the tent.

From Los Angeles Times

The Indiana Railroad — like many short lines across the country — already operates with one-person crews, but the major freight railroads all have two-person crews that their union contracts require.

From Seattle Times

The reply came from O'Brien, in as a late replacement, the wing picking a short line off Alex Nankivell to go under the posts.

From BBC

A short line and Sean O'Brien powers his way under the posts.

From BBC

Several companies have said they would truck products from the Sandersville area and load them onto the short line, noting they want access to CSX, but opponents question whether that business will materialize.

From Seattle Times