noun
subway; metro; underground railway
Refers to an underground railway system. Often interchangeable with 地下鉄 (ちかてつ), but 地下鉄道 can sound slightly more formal or technical.
See also: 地下鉄
東京の地下鉄道はとても便利です。
Tokyo's subway system is very convenient.
この都市には地下鉄道が走っています。
An underground railway runs through this city.