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Railroad (Noun)

Line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The freight train was operated by a private railroad that specialized in transporting goods across the country.
She got a job with the railroad after completing her degree in transportation management.
The town's economy relied heavily on the local railroad that carried cargo and passengers daily.
A tour of the railroad's operations revealed a highly complex system of scheduling and logistics.
He was thrilled to be part of the historic preservation project for the old railroad station downtown.

A line of track providing a runway for wheels; "he walked along the railroad track".