What is another word for elevated trains?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛlɪvˌe͡ɪtɪd tɹˈe͡ɪnz] (IPA) 
Elevated trains are also known as overhead railways, high-level trains, and el trains. The term "el train" is derived from the first elevated train in Chicago which was known as the "L" train. In Japan, elevated trains are called "chiho densha" which translates to "suburban trains". In Mumbai, elevated trains are known as "Monorail" while in Kuala Lumpur, they are called "Light Rail Transit" or LRT. Singapore refers to their elevated trains as the "Mass Rapid Transit" or MRT. In Germany, elevated trains are called "Hochbahn" which means "high railway". No matter the name, elevated trains have played a significant role in urban transportation for many years.
