Car body
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000950
The main structural shell of a railway vehicle, which encloses the passenger compartment or freight space and supports the roof, floor, and side panels. This component provides protection for occupants or cargo and contributes to the overall strength and integrity of the rolling stock. The car body is designed to withstand operational stresses and environmental factors.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000950 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Translations | German: Wagenkörper; Spanish: caja de vagón; French: caisse de wagon |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000950",
"term": "Car body",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The main structural shell of a railway vehicle, which encloses the passenger compartment or freight space and supports the roof, floor, and side panels. This component provides protection for occupants or cargo and contributes to the overall strength and integrity of the rolling stock. The car body is designed to withstand operational stresses and environmental factors.",
"subject": "Rail equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Wagenkörper",
"es": "caja de vagón",
"fr": "caisse de wagon"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/car-body/"
}
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