Slip Carriage (Noun)
Meaning
A railway car at the end of the train; it can be detached without stopping the train.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The railroad company adopted a modular design for their new fleet, with a smart slip carriage system for added flexibility.
- The last carriage of the train is typically designed as a slip carriage, allowing for efficient freight handling.
- During loading operations, the crew carefully detached the slip carriage from the main train.
- Railway companies value slip carriages for their convenience and reduced delay during offloading processes.
- In some modern rail transport systems, the entire train apart from the driving cab is in essence a series of detachable slip carriages.