What does the cryptic crossword clue "Train former journalists (7)" mean?

The definition is "Train". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (abbreviation="former") + PRESS (synonym="journalists") = EXPRESS; definition: "Train" The answer is EXPRESS.

Train former journalists (7)

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