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Run into train track (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trail

This clue is a triple definition!

'run' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'into' is a link.

'train' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

'track' is the third definition.
(I know that trail is a type of track)

(Other definitions for trail that I've seen before include "Drop behind" , "Drag along the ground" , "Wake" , "Track or mark left by something that has passed" , "Need to catch up with" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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