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Updated June 2026
A track made of steel rails along which trains run, or the system of tracks, stations, and trains used for transporting passengers and goods. In British English, it's the standard term for what Americans call 'railroad'.
“The railway network connects major cities across the country with frequent services.”
/reɪlweɪ/
rail·way
Contains Y and W; watch for double vowels
Worth 13 points; the W and Y add value
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