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Chair car

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001071

A type of passenger railway coach equipped with individual, reclining seats, offering a higher level of comfort than standard coach seating. These cars are designed for longer journeys where passengers desire more personal space and amenities. Chair cars are a common feature on intercity and long-distance passenger trains.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-001071
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectRail equipment
TranslationsGerman: Sesselbahn; Spanish: coche salón; French: voiture à sièges inclinables
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001071",
  "term": "Chair car",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of passenger railway coach equipped with individual, reclining seats, offering a higher level of comfort than standard coach seating. These cars are designed for longer journeys where passengers desire more personal space and amenities. Chair cars are a common feature on intercity and long-distance passenger trains.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Sesselbahn",
    "es": "coche salón",
    "fr": "voiture à sièges inclinables"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/chair-car/"
}

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