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Learning to be a commuter? (8)

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I believe the answer is:

training

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'learning' is the definition.
(I know that training is a type of learning)

'a commuter?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'a' is present in the answer.
The remaining letters 'trining' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'to be' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for training that I've seen before include "Coaching" , "Disciplined preparation" , "The holding of an office" , "Instructing, teaching" , "Tuition" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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