Strangers on a -, 1950 Patricia Highsmith novel (5)

I believe the answer is:

train

(Other definitions for train that I've seen before include "Rail service" , "Public transport on the railway" , "Trailing material on dress" , "Trailing part of bridal dress" , "Rail transport" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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