railcar
Meaning
- A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.
- 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.
- Any unpowered railway vehicle
Synonyms
railway car
diesel multiple unit
electric train
Translations
Etymology
From rail + car.
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