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Even if the rest of the crossword was 'dodgy', there's nothing technically wrong with the Rail clue. The Guardian/Observer use Chambers as the reference book and the word, with the appropriate meaning, is there.

Cerasus thank you for that link.
I have just been reading the comments!
Mmm , what an eye opener!
It is good to know, though, that one's thoughts do not leave one in a minority!

Totally agree Malone. But where does it say use a certain dictionary on their site ???

I think all published crosswords should include the setters name (even if it's an Alias) and the dictionary/thesaurus of their choice.

Certainly did not online today.

Not the slightest of an indication to both.

https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3774

The Azed puzzle, in the same publication, always says 'Chambers 2014 is recommended' and I think it's standard for other Guardian puzzles. I don't know if it's because Everyman is an easier puzzle that there's no mention of a dictionary.

PS I thought the clue was dire, by the way!