民みん鉄てつMeanings1nounprivate railwayabbreviationAbbreviation of 民営鉄道, used in contrast to public or JR railways. Common in news and industry contexts.See also: 民営鉄道この地ち域いきの民みん鉄てつは観かん光こう路ろ線せんとしても人にん気きがある。The private railway in this area is also popular as a sightseeing line.