The railway authorities promised to investigate the cause.

Meaning: The people in charge of the train system said they would look into why the train was late.

Choice of Words: Railway is a system of tracks and stations for trains. Authorities are people or organizations with power or control. Promised means to assure or guarantee that something will happen or be done. Investigate means to examine or inquire into something in order to discover facts or information.

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