What is another word for riding rails?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ɪdɪŋ ɹˈe͡ɪlz] (IPA) 
Riding rails is an idiomatic expression that typically refers to traveling by train or hopping onto cargo trains illegally. The slang term originated in the United States during the Great Depression when many people turned to train hopping to move around the country in search of work. Alternatives to "riding rails" include "train hopping," "freighthopping," or "catching out." These terms are often used within the subculture of train hoppers and those who seek out alternative travel experiences. However, it is important to note that train hopping is illegal and extremely dangerous, as many people have been seriously injured or killed attempting to do so.
