railway

UK
/ˈreɪlweɪ/
US
/ˈreɪlweɪ/

Translations

railwaynoun
railways
pl
UK
/ˈreɪlweɪ/
US
/ˈreɪlweɪ/
железная дорога
The railway connects the two cities.
Железная дорога соединяет два города.
железнодорожный путь
The train derailed from the railway.
Поезд сошел с железнодорожного пути.
Additional translations
рельсовый путь
железнодорожная линия
Synonyms
train line
rail network
rail system
railwayadjective
UK
/ˈreɪl.weɪ/
US
/ˈreɪl.weɪ/
Used attributively to describe things related to rail transport (e.g., railway station).
railwaysnoun

railway

railways
pl
UK
/ˈreɪlweɪz/
US
/ˈreɪlweɪz/
The train runs smoothly on the railways.
Поезд плавно движется по рельсам.
железные дороги
The railways in this country are well-maintained.
Железные дороги в этой стране хорошо обслуживаются.
Synonyms
rail network
rail system
railroad tracks
train lines

Definitions

railwaynoun
A system of tracks along which trains run, usually consisting of steel rails.
The railway stretched across the country, connecting major cities and towns.
An organization or company that operates trains and manages the infrastructure of train tracks.
The national railway announced a new schedule for the upcoming holiday season.
The business or industry of transporting goods and passengers by train.
He has worked in the railway for over twenty years, specializing in logistics.
railwayadjective
Relating to or associated with railways or rail transport.
The government announced new funding for railway infrastructure projects.
railwaysnoun
A system of tracks along which trains run, typically consisting of steel rails.
The railways in the country are known for their punctuality and efficiency.
The companies or organizations that operate trains and manage the infrastructure of train tracks.
The national railways announced a new high-speed service between the two cities.
The industry or business of operating trains and maintaining train tracks.
He has worked in the railways for over twenty years, specializing in logistics.