Direct train (8)

I believe the answer is:

instruct

This clue is a double definition.

'direct' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'train' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for instruct that I've seen before include "Coach" , "Command; teach" , "Inform or authorise" , "Give legal orders" , "Direct; teach" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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