Siderodromophobia
Fear of trains, railroads or train travel.
Siderodromophobia
Fear of trains, railroads or train travel.
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Examples
"Siderodromophobia made commuting by rail impossible and he took much longer routes."
"She missed family events because siderodromophobia prevented her from boarding trains."
Mnemonic Trick
Sidero- = iron/rail + dromo- = road — picture trains barreling to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of train travel, anxiety at stations, panic on platforms, physical symptoms when boarding."
Etymology
From Greek sideros = iron + dromos = running/road + phobos = fear.
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