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Meanings of railways in English

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Usage of railways in English
1
Its roads, water facilities, railways, health and education systems all require investment.
The Irish Times
2
The government says oil money will fund new roads, ports and railways.
BBC
3
Flooded railways left thousands of passengers facing long delays to their journeys.
BBC
4
The railways say they did the best they could given the circumstances.
Reuters
5
They also have the world's best health service, railways and urban architecture.
The Irish Times
6
But he said it is too soon to judge the railways' performance.
Reuters
7
I particularly warmed to his idea of a revival of certain railways.
The Irish Times
8
Now the railways were of course in the hands of the armies.
North America — Volume 2
9
Building railways to carry raw materials to ports will be a priority.
Reuters
10
Talks on relevant projects, including coal mines, railways and roads are ongoing.
Reuters
11
Stadium access via freeways and railways has long been regarded as superb.
The Guardian
12
The great power in Dombey and Son is that of the railways.
The Guardian
13
The advent of railways has been slow in comparison with the telegraph.
The Awakening of China
14
The directors of the railways responded to the need promptly and generously.
President Wilson's Addresses
15
Strikes directly at the ability of the railways to develop the country.
The Golden House
16
The stage-coach drivers lost their jobs with the coming of the railways.
My Life and Work
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