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Recent Examples of railways
The authorities will set a minimum private shareholding requirement for infrastructure projects such as railways, nuclear power and oil pipelines, NDRC spokeswoman Li Chao said at the Friday briefing, a move aimed to broaden private investors’ access to major national ventures.
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Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Eastern & Oriental Express, Southeast Asia Bullet trains aren’t the only railways worth traveling on in Asia, especially where Belmond is concerned.
—Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
The Britannic Explorer, the first luxury sleeper train to tour through England and Wales, made its inaugural journey in late July, marking a new milestone for British railways.
—Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But it’s also used in critical infrastructure in the US and other countries for machine-to-machine communication in industrial control settings such as pipelines, railways, and electric grids.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2025
The project forms part of the European Union's goal to establish a continent-spanning network of high-speed railways intended to reduce travel times, increase mobility and promote sustainable transport.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
During his tenure, the Federal Railroad Administration audited the railways in the wake of two fatal accidents in 2021 and 2022.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Another advantage is that trains and railways are built to handle heavy loads that would be too much for trucks.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
And for those who missed the chance to experience the iconic train journey, or wish to relive it, Orient Express trains will soon be returning to railways.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Eastern & Oriental Express, Southeast Asia Bullet trains aren’t the only railways worth traveling on in Asia, especially where Belmond is concerned.
—Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
The Britannic Explorer, the first luxury sleeper train to tour through England and Wales, made its inaugural journey in late July, marking a new milestone for British railways.
—Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But it’s also used in critical infrastructure in the US and other countries for machine-to-machine communication in industrial control settings such as pipelines, railways, and electric grids.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2025
The project forms part of the European Union's goal to establish a continent-spanning network of high-speed railways intended to reduce travel times, increase mobility and promote sustainable transport.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
During his tenure, the Federal Railroad Administration audited the railways in the wake of two fatal accidents in 2021 and 2022.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Another advantage is that trains and railways are built to handle heavy loads that would be too much for trucks.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
And for those who missed the chance to experience the iconic train journey, or wish to relive it, Orient Express trains will soon be returning to railways.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railways
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The occupiers tore down fences, carved new roads on the reserve and posted armed guards during their 41-day occupation, former Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker wrote at the time.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the presidents of the Central Pacific and, yes, Union Pacific railroads met in 1869 to drive the final ceremonial rail stake into the ground, connecting the east and west coasts.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Railroad Administration said that the biggest railroads that deliver more than 90% of the nation’s freight have all been audited on a regular basis.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Railways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railways. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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