noun
- plural of railbus: lightweight passenger vehicles that run on railway tracks, typically used for local or branch line services
Usage: transportation
Examples
- The rural line was served by small railbuses that could carry about 50 passengers.
- Modern railbuses are more fuel-efficient than traditional trains for low-traffic routes.
- The transit authority replaced the old diesel railbuses with electric models.
- Several European countries use railbuses to connect small towns to the main rail network.
- The railbuses operated on a flexible schedule, stopping at request stations.
- These lightweight railbuses can navigate curves and grades that would challenge heavier trains.