railway station

/ˌreɪlˈweɪ ˌsteɪʃən/
/ˈreɪlweɪ ˈsteɪʃən/
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Definitions of railway station
  1. noun
    terminal where trains load or unload passengers or goods
    synonyms: railroad station, railroad terminal, train depot, train station
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    types:
    flag stop, way station, whistle stop
    a small railway station between the principal stations or a station where the train stops only on a signal
    type of:
    depot, terminal, terminus
    station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
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