railway

noun
UK: /ˈreɪlweɪ/
US: /ˈreɪlweɪ/

  1. A track made of steel rails along which trains run.

    1. The railway goes through the mountains.
    2. The old railway line is now a walking path that many people use.

  2. A company that operates trains and railways.

    1. The railway announced new ticket prices today.
    2. British Railway plans to invest in upgrading the entire railway network.

Synonyms

railroad

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "railway" in English means: A track made of steel rails along which trains run., A company that operates trains and railways..

The phonetic transcription of "railway" is /ˈreɪlweɪ/ in British English and /ˈreɪlweɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "railway": railroad.

Example usage of "railway": "The railway goes through the mountains.". More examples on the page.