railway
beginnerA2/ˈreɪlweɪ/ · rail-way
A system of tracks along which trains run.
Meanings
A system of tracks along which trains run.
ریل کے راستوں کا ایک نظام جس پر ٹرینیں چلتی ہیں۔
ریلویز
railway
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- railway station
- railway line
- railway network
Example Sentences
The railway connects different cities efficiently.
ریلویز مختلف شہروں کو مؤثر طریقے سے جوڑتی ہے۔
Railway mukhtalif shahron ko mo'asar tareeqe se jorhti hai.
He works for the railway company.
وہ ریلویز کی کمپنی کے لیے کام کرتا ہے۔
Woh railway ki company ke liye kaam karta hai.
The government is investing in railway infrastructure.
حکومت ریلویز کے بنیادی ڈھانچے میں سرمایہ کاری کر رہی ہے۔
Hukumat railway ke buniyadi dhanchay mein sarmaaya kaari kar rahi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine a train running smoothly over a railway track.
A scenic view of a train traveling through beautiful countryside landscapes.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
راستے پر چلتے رہے ہیں ہم، ریل کی طرح بے دھڑک چڑھتے اقبال کی منزل کی طرف، خاموشی سے سواری کی طرح
Raste par chalte rahe hain hum, rail ki tarah be dharak Chadhtay iqbal ki manzil ki taraf, khamoshi se sawari ki tarah
We have walked on the path, like the railway without fear, Climbing towards the destination of honor, quietly like a ride.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "regal" — related to a beam or bar
First known use: 1830s
The term 'railway' developed in the early 19th century as rail transport systems became established, referring specifically to the tracks and the trains running on them.