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    Railway

    /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A railroad or a system of tracks used for trains.
    The railway connects major cities across the country.
    A company that operates trains on such tracks.
    The railway announced new routes for the upcoming travel season.
    A track or set of tracks made for the running of trains.
    The engineers inspected the railway for any damages after the storm.
    A system of transportation that uses trains and tracks.
    Railway transport is a popular mode of travel in Europe.
    A place where trains stop for passengers to board or disembark.
    She arrived at the railway station ahead of her train's departure.

    Etymology

    The term 'railway' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'rail' from Middle English 'raile', meaning a bar or pole, and 'way', meaning a path or road.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    railway station
    A place where trains stop for passengers to get on and off.
    railway crossing
    An intersection where a railway line crosses a road.
    railway network
    The interconnected system of raillines and stations.

    Related Words

    train
    A series of connected vehicles traveling on railways.
    locomotive
    A railway vehicle that provides the power for a train.
    carriage
    A vehicle used to transport passengers on a train.

    Slang Meanings

    Old Iron
    The trains are often referred to as 'Old Iron' in nostalgic terms.
    The rails
    When he said he was heading to work on 'the rails', he meant he was working on the railway.