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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Double-Deck Railcar.
Double-Deck Railcar - as a noun
A type of rail car that has two levels of passenger accommodation, as opposed to one, increasing passenger capacity.
Example: "When double-deck carriages (bilevel cars) were introduced on north american railways (railroads) they identified a problem in that it would be physically difficult - if not impossible - for the conductor to verify, collect payment and sell tickets to such a large concentration of passengers in one car, especially in suburban passenger service, owing to the short distance between stops."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bilevel carbilevel rail carbilevel railcardouble-deck carriagedouble-deck rail carExample Sentences
"The double-deck railcar can accommodate twice as many passengers as a regular train car."
"I had to stand because all the seats on the double-deck railcar were taken."
"The double-deck railcar offers a great view of the countryside during the train ride."
"The upper level of the double-deck railcar provides a quieter and more peaceful atmosphere."
"Passengers with large luggage often struggle to carry it up the stairs of the double-deck railcar."
