A2noun 2K

Railway

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈreɪlweɪ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈreɪlweɪ/"]/

Meaning of Railway

a track with rails on which trains run

In simple words: A system of tracks for trains to travel on.

Railway in a sentence

• The railway connects the two cities and makes travel easier.
• He works on the railway, maintaining the tracks and trains.
• In the countryside, the railway runs through beautiful landscapes.
• Many tourists take the railway to enjoy the scenic views.
• The railway station was busy with travelers and their luggage.

How to use Railway

Typically used in discussions about transportation or travel. Avoid in casual conversation when referring to different kinds of public transportation, like buses.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'rail' as a straight line and a 'way' as a path – the way trains travel on tracks.

Related words

Collocations with Railway

• mainline
• high-speed
• disused
• manage
• operate
• run
• run
• carry something
• car
• carriage
• coach
• on a/​the railway
• railway between
• railway from
• mainline
• high-speed
• disused
• manage
• operate
• run
• run
• carry something
• car
• carriage
• coach
• on a/​the railway
• railway between
• railway from

Synonyms for Railway

• train line
• railroad
• track
• train system

Opposites of Railway

• highway
• road
• airway

Common mistakes with Railway

• Confused with 'railroad' — they are similar but can refer to different systems.
• Using 'railway' in a context that only refers to subways or underground trains.
• Pluralizing incorrectly as 'railways' when referring to the system in general.

Frequently asked questions about Railway

What does Railway mean?

A system of tracks for trains to travel on.

What is the definition of Railway?

a track with rails on which trains run

How do you use Railway in a sentence?

The railway connects the two cities and makes travel easier.

Can you give another example of Railway?

He works on the railway, maintaining the tracks and trains.

What are synonyms for Railway?

Common alternatives include train line, railroad, track, train system.

What is the opposite of Railway?

Opposite meanings include highway, road, airway.

What words go with Railway?

It commonly pairs with mainline, high-speed, disused, manage, operate, run, run, carry something, car, carriage, coach, on a/​the railway, railway between, railway from, mainline, high-speed, disused, manage, operate, run, run, carry something, car, carriage, coach, on a/​the railway, railway between, railway from.

What are common mistakes when using Railway?

Confused with 'railroad' — they are similar but can refer to different systems. Using 'railway' in a context that only refers to subways or underground trains. Pluralizing incorrectly as 'railways' when referring to the system in general.

How do you pronounce Railway?

US: /["/ˈreɪlweɪ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈreɪlweɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Railway?

Typically used in discussions about transportation or travel. Avoid in casual conversation when referring to different kinds of public transportation, like buses.

What CEFR level is Railway?

"Railway" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.