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Alc24 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Railway vs railroad

Which is said?

Follow the railway for a mile/Follow the railroad for a mile and then take a left.

Can you say FOLLOW the railway.

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Railway and railroad are synonyms for me. I use railroad more frequently. I would always say: follow the railroad tracks when giving directions.

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  • Railway and railroad are synonyms for me.
  • I use railroad more frequently.
  • I would always say: follow the railroad tracks when giving directions.
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Railway and railroad are synonyms for me. I use railroad more frequently.

I would always say: follow the railroad tracks when giving directions.
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