What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tries again to get European train (8)" mean?

The definition is "Tries". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REHEARS (synonym="again") + E (abbreviation="European") = REHEARSE; definition: "train" The answer is REHEARSE.

Tries again to get European train (8)

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