railway

Eisenbahnstrecke, Bahnstrecke

Zwei Metallschienen, auf denen Züge fahren.

In einfachem Englisch: A pair of metal tracks that trains travel along.

• The railway runs behind our house.
• They built a railway across the valley.
• Never walk along the railway.

Synonyme: railroad, rail line

Häufige Wendungen: railway track, railway crossing, railway line, narrow railway

Eisenbahn

System aus Zügen und Schienen für den Transport von Menschen oder Gütern.

In einfachem Englisch: A system of trains and tracks used to carry people or goods.

• The town needs a better railway.
• The railway carries both passengers and goods.
• Investment in the railway has shortened journey times.

Synonyme: railroad, rail system

Häufige Wendungen: railway network, railway system, electric railway

Eisenbahngesellschaft

Unternehmen, das Züge für den Transport von Menschen oder Gütern betreibt.

In einfachem Englisch: A company that operates trains for passengers or goods.

• The railway employs hundreds of people.
• Two railways compete for passengers here.
• The railway has raised its ticket prices.

Synonyme: railroad, rail operator

Häufige Wendungen: railway company, private railway, national railway