| term | Description |
|---|---|
| tracks | |
| rails | |
| ties | |
| railroad spikes | |
| railroad crossings | |
| freight train | |
| passenger train | |
| engine | |
| engineer | |
| conductor | |
| caboose | |
| steam engine | |
| diesel engine | |
| locomotive | |
| subway | |
| station | |
| metro | |
| cowcatcher | |
| boiler | |
| third rail | A rail with electric current passing through it to power electric trains |
| dead man's handle | |
| switchback | |
| whistle | |
| platform | |
| light rail | A type of train in some cities |
| station master | |
| narrow gauge | |
| boxcar | |
| railway line | |
| rail yard | |
| runaway | |
| dining car | |
| sleeper | |
| sleeper car | |
| doors | |
| handrail | |
| buffet car | |
| carriage | |
| delay | |
| on time | |
| commuter train | |
| rush hour | |
| express train | |
| air brake | |
| buffer | |
| driver | |
| signals | |
| junction | |
| train wreck |