Slip Coach (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 slip coach was detached from the train at the designated station, allowing passengers to disembark without disrupting the rest of the journey.
- As the train approached the station, the crew prepared to release the slip coach, which would continue on to a different destination.
- The railway company used a slip coach to provide an express service to a popular tourist destination, allowing passengers to bypass intermediate stops.
- The slip coach was a convenient option for passengers traveling to the smaller station, as it eliminated the need for a separate train or bus transfer.
- At the end of the line, the slip coach was detached from the rest of the train and shunted into a siding, where it would wait for the return journey.