Box van

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000724",
  "term": "Box van",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of enclosed railway wagon designed for transporting general freight that requires protection from the elements and security. This wagon typically features solid sides, a roof, and doors on one or both ends or sides for loading and unloading cargo. It is distinct from open wagons or flatcars which carry bulk or oversized goods.",
  "synonyms": [
    "covered goods wagon",
    "box wagon",
    "goods van",
    "van",
    "boxcar"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "goods van",
    "van",
    "boxcar"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Güterwagen mit Kastenaufbau",
    "es": "vagón cerrado",
    "fr": "fourgon"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/box-van/"
}