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Light railway

Okay kiddo, do you know what a train is? It's like a big vehicle that runs on tracks and takes people from one place to another.

Now, a light railway is also like a train, but it's smaller and not as heavy. It usually runs on a single track, which means it goes in one direction only.

The light railway is also electric, which means it gets its power from electricity, and not from gas like a car. So, it doesn't create any air pollution because it doesn't have an exhaust pipe where bad stuff comes out.

The light railway goes between towns or cities, but it has stops along the way, so people can get on and off. It usually goes slower than a regular train, but it's more convenient for people who don't have cars or don't want to drive.

Overall, a light railway is a kind of train that's smaller, electric, and more convenient for people who don't have cars.
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