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Recent Examples of railways
In recent years Britain’s railways have had one of the world’s best safety records.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Today, if an earthquake were to travel through the Cajon Pass and along both faults, scientists say the consequences would be severe and widespread, affecting critical infrastructure such as major highways, railways and energy corridors over several cities simultaneously.
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Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
The region also has plans for a number of large infrastructure projects including more railways and flights, Chen said.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
Squamish Once shaped by logging, railways, and port activity, Squamish has evolved into an outdoor hub for climbers and mountain bikers.
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Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
In conjunction with its strategic partner, the Spanish state railways Renfe, Leo Express is hoping to continue expanding its commercial routes in 2026 and beyond.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Experts say these hybrid tactics include cyber attacks, border incursions and sabotaging everything from undersea cables to civilian railways.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Minnesota’s Wildflower Project has spent the last decade planting pollinator gardens along medians and railways.
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Maggie Slepian,
Longreads,
14 May 2026
Exempting fertilizer shipments from some regulations and prioritizing its shipment on railways and barges could help as well.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Today, if an earthquake were to travel through the Cajon Pass and along both faults, scientists say the consequences would be severe and widespread, affecting critical infrastructure such as major highways, railways and energy corridors over several cities simultaneously.
—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
The region also has plans for a number of large infrastructure projects including more railways and flights, Chen said.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
Squamish Once shaped by logging, railways, and port activity, Squamish has evolved into an outdoor hub for climbers and mountain bikers.
—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
In conjunction with its strategic partner, the Spanish state railways Renfe, Leo Express is hoping to continue expanding its commercial routes in 2026 and beyond.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Experts say these hybrid tactics include cyber attacks, border incursions and sabotaging everything from undersea cables to civilian railways.
—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Minnesota’s Wildflower Project has spent the last decade planting pollinator gardens along medians and railways.
—
Maggie Slepian,
Longreads,
14 May 2026
Exempting fertilizer shipments from some regulations and prioritizing its shipment on railways and barges could help as well.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for railways
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Several videos filmed in Simferopol, Crimea’s second city, and posted online show empty roads and public spaces.
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Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
Noun
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The program, called the American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative, would connect ports, ocean carriers, trucking companies, railroads and major retailers through a centralized freight visibility platform to help move goods faster and more efficiently.
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The original Dow index from 1884 had 11 stocks in it, and nine of them were railroads (the other two were a steamship company and Western Union).
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“Railways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railways. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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