Railway in Tagalog

Railway in Tagalog is “Riles” or “Daang-bakal” – the steel track system and infrastructure for train transportation. This translation encompasses both the physical rail tracks and the entire railway transportation system that has shaped Philippine urban and inter-city connectivity.

Discovering how “railway” translates in Filipino context unveils its historical importance and modern role in Philippine transportation. Let’s delve into the comprehensive meaning and practical usage of this vital infrastructure term.

[Words] = Railway

[Definition]:

• Railway /ˈreɪl.weɪ/
• Noun 1: A track made of steel rails along which trains run for transporting passengers or goods.
• Noun 2: The system of tracks, stations, trains, and related infrastructure used for rail transportation.
• Noun 3: A company or organization that operates train services.

[Synonyms] = Riles, Daang-bakal, Rile, Ferrocarril, Tren (informal usage), Linya ng tren

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The old railway station in Manila has been converted into a museum showcasing Philippine transportation history.

Ex1_PH: Ang lumang istasyon ng riles sa Maynila ay ginawang museo na nagpapakita ng kasaysayan ng transportasyon sa Pilipinas.

Ex2_EN: Construction of the new railway line connecting the provinces will reduce travel time significantly.

Ex2_PH: Ang pagtatayo ng bagong linya ng daang-bakal na nag-uugnay sa mga probinsya ay makakabawas nang husto sa oras ng paglalakbay.

Ex3_EN: Workers are repairing the damaged railway tracks after last week’s earthquake.

Ex3_PH: Ang mga manggagawa ay nag-aayos ng nasirang riles pagkatapos ng lindol noong nakaraang linggo.

Ex4_EN: The commuter railway system helps thousands of workers get to their offices every day.

Ex4_PH: Ang sistemang riles para sa mga kumyuter ay tumutulong sa libu-libong manggagawa na makarating sa kanilang opisina araw-araw.

Ex5_EN: My father worked for the national railway company for over thirty years before he retired.

Ex5_PH: Ang aking ama ay nagtrabaho sa pambansang kumpanya ng daang-bakal nang mahigit tatlumpung taon bago siya magretiro.