The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PARKWAYS
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "out-of-town stations" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case out-of-town stations = parkways.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does PARKWAYS mean?
PARKWAYS noun- A road; a thoroughfare.
- A scenic freeway.
- A divided highway with a landscaped median.
- (Chicago) A tree lawn.