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railway

[reyl-wey] / ˈreɪlˌweɪ /
NOUN
railroad
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The railway network had not made use of EU funding intended to improve safety.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Warren was told about the attack at 15:37 on 3 February, and when he arrived at Clacton railway station, he was arrested.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Nunez urged the security forces to be "extra-vigilant" and increase their presence in railway stations and other crowded places.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

This was echoed by Paul Sorensen, a railway worker from Illinois who thought that this was part of “a master plan.”

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

They were a little late in arriving at the railway station on account of the argument with the traffic policeman.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater