railway

voie ferrée

Deux rails métalliques sur lesquels circulent les trains.

En anglais simple : A pair of metal tracks that trains travel along.

• The railway runs behind our house.
• They built a railway across the valley.
• Never walk along the railway.

Synonymes : railroad, rail line

Expressions courantes : railway track, railway crossing, railway line, narrow railway

chemin de fer

Ensemble de trains et de voies permettant de transporter des personnes ou des marchandises.

En anglais simple : A system of trains and tracks used to carry people or goods.

• The town needs a better railway.
• The railway carries both passengers and goods.
• Investment in the railway has shortened journey times.

Synonymes : railroad, rail system

Expressions courantes : railway network, railway system, electric railway

compagnie ferroviaire

Entreprise qui fait circuler des trains transportant des voyageurs ou des marchandises.

En anglais simple : A company that operates trains for passengers or goods.

• The railway employs hundreds of people.
• Two railways compete for passengers here.
• The railway has raised its ticket prices.

Synonymes : railroad, rail operator

Expressions courantes : railway company, private railway, national railway