railway

/ˈreɪlˌweɪ/
noun
  1. A system of tracks, trains, and stations used for transporting people or goods; a railroad.
    • The old railway has been turned into a walking and biking trail.
    • The railway connects the capital city to the coastal towns.
    • They took the railway across the country instead of driving.
  2. A company that operates a railroad system.
    • He got a job with the national railway after finishing school.
    • Several private railways compete for freight business in this region.
    • The railway announced new safety measures for its passengers.
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