英和和英

語源

From rail +‎ car.

発音

• (General American) IPA: /ˈɹeɪlˌkɑɹ/

名詞

railcar (plural railcars)

1. (rail transport) A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.

   Synonym: railbus

   • 1941 October, “Notes and News: Great Western Parcels Railcar”, in Railway Magazine, page 474:

     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.

   • 1953 April, “Reviving U.S.A. Passenger Traffic”, in Railway Magazine, page 218:

     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.

2. (rail transport) 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. (Only in Canada and US) Any unpowered railway vehicle

   Synonym: railroad car

上位語

• rolling stock