Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

railway

noun
/ˈreɪl.weɪ/
Definition
A railway is a system of tracks along which trains run.
Examples
  • The railway connects the city to the countryside.
  • He took the railway for his daily commute.
  • Many goods are transported by railway due to its efficiency.
Meaning
The railway connects different places for transportation of people and goods using trains that travel on metal tracks.
Synonyms
  • railroad
  • track
  • train line