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moottorijuna — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • railcar noun A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.

Senses

moottorijuna is used for these senses in English:

  • multiple unit (rail transport) A train consisting of one or more self-propelled cars capable of coupling with other units of the same or similar type and still being controlled from one cab.
  • railcar (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.

railcar — full definition

  1. noun A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.
  2. noun 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. noun Any unpowered railway vehicle.

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