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railway

[reyl-wey] / ˈreɪlˌweɪ /
NOUN
railroad
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A White House official says President Trump supports inclusion of the railway legislation, and the Administration is working with the Chairman on the bill.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

It involves the construction of a railway line from Crewe to Manchester, stopping at Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

In April, torrential rains damaged sections of the Angolan railway, forcing LAR to rely temporarily on trucking while repairs were carried out.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Raja Amin, a former railway union representative who is running as an independent candidate, said voters always bring up the issue of Gaza on the doorstep.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

After I’d finished I climbed the railway car and looked out over the valley.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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