English Expression · Intermediate
down line
A railway line on which trains travel away from a major terminus
Pronunciation: say down line
Meaning
A railway line on which trains travel away from a major terminus.
Example
The train departed from the station on the down line heading toward the countryside.
The train departed from the station on the down line heading toward the countryside.
Practice tips
- Practice down line out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.