To expedite, to hurry along.
1888. It is not good legislation to railroad bills through the house, without having full and intelligent discussion.—Missouri Republican, Feb. 22 (Fariner).
1898. This process of railroading a pupil through school is but an amelioration of the present condition, not a solution of the problem.—Educational Review, xv. 465–6. (N.E.D.)
1909. But even a railroad president is entitled to justice in court, and the impression is gaining ground that the effort is to “railroad” Mr. Calhoun to prison at any cost.—N.Y. Evening Post, May 31.
