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Definition of Railway line
1. Noun. Line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight.
Exact synonyms: Railroad, Railroad Line, Railway, Railway System
Specialized synonyms: Cable Railway, Funicular, Funicular Railway, Cog Railway, Rack Railway, El, Elevated, Elevated Railroad, Elevated Railway, Overhead Railway, Metro, Subway, Subway System, Tube, Underground, Monorail, Rail, Scenic Railway
Generic synonyms: Line
Derivative terms: Railroad, Railroad
Specialized synonyms: Cable Railway, Funicular, Funicular Railway, Cog Railway, Rack Railway, El, Elevated, Elevated Railroad, Elevated Railway, Overhead Railway, Metro, Subway, Subway System, Tube, Underground, Monorail, Rail, Scenic Railway
Generic synonyms: Line
Derivative terms: Railroad, Railroad
2. Noun. The road consisting of railroad track and roadbed.
Exact synonyms: Line, Rail Line
Specialized synonyms: Branch Line, Spur, Spur Track, Trunk Line, Trunk Route
Terms within: Railroad Bed, Railroad, Railroad Track, Railway
Generic synonyms: Road, Route
Specialized synonyms: Branch Line, Spur, Spur Track, Trunk Line, Trunk Route
Terms within: Railroad Bed, Railroad, Railroad Track, Railway
Generic synonyms: Road, Route