railway

ferrovia, binario

Coppia di rotaie metalliche su cui viaggiano i treni.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: railroad, rail line

Espressioni comuni: railway track, railway crossing, railway line, narrow railway

ferrovia

Sistema di treni e binari usato per trasportare persone o merci.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: railroad, rail system

Espressioni comuni: railway network, railway system, electric railway

compagnia ferroviaria

Azienda che gestisce treni per il trasporto di passeggeri o merci.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: railroad, rail operator

Espressioni comuni: railway company, private railway, national railway