Railway
Railway (ˈreɪlweɪ)
The Railway is a system of transporting goods and passengers on vehicles guided by rails, also known as tracks. The railway system is a critical part of the infrastructure in many countries, providing an efficient and cost-effective means of transportation.
Etymology
The term "railway" originates from the English words "rail" and "way", which together imply a way or path guided by rails. The term was first used in the early 19th century, coinciding with the advent of the steam locomotive and the expansion of rail transport.
Related Terms
- Track: A pair of parallel rails, typically made of steel, upon which railway vehicles move.
- Train: A series of connected vehicles moving along a track, typically powered by a locomotive.
- Locomotive: A powered vehicle used for pulling trains along railway tracks.
- Station: A place along a railway line where trains stop to pick up or drop off passengers or goods.
- Signal: A device that indicates to train drivers information about the state of the line ahead.
- Timetable: A schedule listing the times at which trains are expected to arrive and depart from each station.
- Freight: Goods transported by train.
- Passenger: A person who travels in a train.
- Conductor: A railway employee who is in charge of a train.
- Engineer: A railway employee who operates the locomotive.
See Also
- History of Rail Transport
- Rail Transport in the United States
- Rail Transport in the United Kingdom
- Rail Transport in India
- Rail Transport in China
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Railway
- Wikipedia's article - Railway
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