Synonyms for

Railway

Verb / ˈreɪˌlweɪ / Another word for railway — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a track made of steel rails along which trains run

Synonyms & similar words

railwayline railroad railroadtrack railwaysystem railroadline railroad track line route path course way passage channel lane trail road artery highway freeway expressway motorway turnpike causeway

Synonyms by register

Formal

railroad transit system transportation network

Informal

train track the rails the iron horse

Literary

iron road steel artery

Antonyms

road highway street path track airway

Common collocations

  • railway station
  • railway line
  • railway carriage
  • railway track
  • railway network
  • high-speed railway
  • narrow-gauge railway

Word family

noun railway
verb railway
adjective railway

Usage note

While 'railroad' is often used interchangeably, 'railway' can sometimes refer to the infrastructure itself, whereas 'railroad' might more broadly encompass the company or operation. Both are common and generally understood.

Example sentences

  1. The railway takes you from one city to another.
  2. The railway workers are fixing the track.
  3. The train on the railway is going very fast.
  4. The railway station is where you catch the train.
  5. The railway bridge goes over the river.

Quotes

  • The railway is a way of life, not just a means of transportation.
  • The railway station is a place where you see the comings and goings of life.
  • The railway track is like a ribbon of steel across the countryside.

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