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Reply to "Origin of the term "hi-rail""

I have no substantive backup for my understanding.  So with that said, my understanding was/is that the fastest tracks were ballasted higher than the less used tracks.  Hence Dispatchers would use the term to inform various highspeed trains to "Take the Highrail".  I think this is indicative of the New York Central "Water Level" route where there were four tracks with the Middle two at a higher level.  Pick apart my explanation to your heart's content.

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