railcar in German
railcar in German is Schienenbus, Triebwagen — railcar means a train carriage that moves under its own power and carries passengers, rather like a bus on rails.
railcar in German
Schienenbus
(rail) A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.
Triebwagen
(rail) 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.
Schienenbus
(rail) 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.
What does "railcar" mean?
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noun A train carriage that moves under its own power and carries passengers, rather like a bus on rails.
"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."
- noun A self-propelled railway vehicle built to carry passengers, with a driving cab at each end; distinct from a motor coach or motorcar, a powered railway vehicle able to pull a train.
- noun Any railway vehicle that does not have its own engine.
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- 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.
- 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.
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What is "railcar" in German?
"railcar" in German is Schienenbus, Triebwagen. railcar means: A train carriage that moves under its own power and carries passengers, rather like a bus on rails.
Are there other ways to say "railcar" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "railcar": Schienenbus, Triebwagen.
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