railcar

Meaning

  1. A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.
  2. A powered single railway vehicle designed for passenger transport, with a driver's cab in both ends; Not to be confused with motor coach/motorcar, which is a powered railway vehicle capable to haul a train.
  3. Any unpowered railway vehicle

Synonyms

Etymology

From rail + car.

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