Meaning of Railcar | Babel Free

Definitions

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.

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Examples

“The semi-streamlined contour of the earlier G.W.R. railcars has been given up in favour of a more utilitarian blunt-nose end⟳, and effective floor space gained thereby.”

“Profitable operation is being made possible by the widespread introduction of capacious diesel railcars, which for their comfort and speed⟳ are very popular with the travelling public.”

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