A railway system operated by a private company, as opposed to a state-run railway service, primarily providing transportation services to the public.

A transportation network established and maintained by a privately owned entity, often competing with government-operated rail systems for passengers.

A type of railway that is not managed by the government but rather by independent corporations, which may offer regional or local transit services throughout various areas.

A railroad system that is owned and run by private enterprises, typically involving infrastructure and services that are separate from publicly managed railways.