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Recent Examples of railway
Local traffic can also use Third Street to cross the Union Pacific-West railway tracks, the city said.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
According to the agencies, the GRU hackers also carried out reconnaissance of the network of at least one producer of industrial control system components for railway systems—suggesting a possible intention to attempt sabotage—but didn’t actually succeed in breaching the company.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 24 May 2025
Engineers and logistics specialists analyze the load’s dimensions, weight distribution and structural integrity, evaluating compatibility with roadways, bridges, tunnels, railways and port facilities.
—Umberto Cavallaro, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The case drew concern from environmental groups and a Colorado county, which argued the railway would indirectly increase pollution and climate risks.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
According to the agencies, the GRU hackers also carried out reconnaissance of the network of at least one producer of industrial control system components for railway systems—suggesting a possible intention to attempt sabotage—but didn’t actually succeed in breaching the company.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 24 May 2025
Engineers and logistics specialists analyze the load’s dimensions, weight distribution and structural integrity, evaluating compatibility with roadways, bridges, tunnels, railways and port facilities.
—Umberto Cavallaro, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The case drew concern from environmental groups and a Colorado county, which argued the railway would indirectly increase pollution and climate risks.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for railway
Noun
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These disruptions often result in road closures, traffic spikes and delays across key transit routes, severely affecting delivery schedules.—
Clemente Theotokis,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Meanwhile, their last seven road games, the Panthers have scored, counting backwards, five; three; five; five; five; six; and six.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The Surface Transportation Board does only railroads.—
Stephen L. Carter,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2025
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The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, which operates the railroad, began seeking public comments Thursday on future improvements and priorities.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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“Railway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/railway. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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