This is the 7036th most frequent Turkish word.
demiryolu
"Demiryolu" means "railway" or "railroad" in English.
Here, 'demiryolu' is used as a noun to refer to the physical railway tracks.
Demiryolu üzerinden geçen tren hızla ilerliyordu.
The train passing over the railway was advancing quickly.
In this sentence, 'demiryolu' describes the concept of railway transportation, emphasizing its methodical and ecological aspect.
Demiryolu taşımacılığı, çevreye daha az zarar veren bir ulaştırma yöntemidir.
Rail transportation is a method of transport that harms the environment less.
Here, 'demiryolları' is the plural form of the word 'demiryolu,' indicating multiple railways being maintained as heritages.