This is the 8335th most frequent Polish word.
państwowy
State-owned; public; pertaining to the state or government.
Here, 'państwowe' indicates that the railways are state-owned, representing the government or public sector.
Polskie koleje państwowe są największym przewoźnikiem kolejowym w kraju.
Polish State Railways are the largest rail carrier in the country.
In this sentence, 'państwowe' refers to institutions being run or funded by the government, emphasizing the public rather than private management.
Państwowe instytucje edukacyjne oferują darmowe nauczanie.
State educational institutions offer free education.
The term 'państwowe' qualifies 'godło' to signify that the emblem belongs to and represents the state.