Rail replacement bus

How it is used

Common during railway works or disruption; the boarding point may be outside the station rather than on a platform.

Example sentences

1. The rail replacement bus left from the station car park while the tracks were repaired.

   The substitute road service uses a different boarding location.

2. Our journey took longer because a rail replacement bus served the last three stations.

   Replacing a rail section can change the total journey time.

Common collocations

• take a rail replacement bus
• rail replacement bus stop

Related terms

• platformThe raised area beside the track in a railway or metro station where passengers wait for trains and get on and off.
• timetableA list or table showing the times when buses, trains, ferries or planes leave and arrive.

More terms: Getting Around & Directions

• directions
• public transport
• taxi rank
• shuttle bus
• car rental
• get off
• within walking distance
• couchette
• request stop
• through ticket
• split ticketing
• penalty fare