Without supposedly responsible adults driving train, pair sent off the rails (2,4,8)

Q: What does the cryptic crossword clue "Without supposedly responsible adults driving train, pair sent off the rails (2,4,8)" mean?

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Q: What is the answer to "Without supposedly responsible adults driving train, pair sent off the rails (2,4,8)"?

The answer is In loco parentis.

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3158 | 3 Down | 2022-05-01

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