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Goods van

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002609

A type of railway rolling stock designed for carrying freight, typically enclosed to protect its contents from weather and theft. These wagons transport a variety of commodities, from packaged goods to bulk materials. The design varies based on the type of cargo, with some featuring sliding doors or specialized interiors.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002609
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectRail equipment
Synonymsboxcar; box van
See alsoBoxcar; Box van
TranslationsGerman: Güterwagen; Spanish: vagón de mercancías; French: fourgon à marchandises
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002609",
  "term": "Goods van",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of railway rolling stock designed for carrying freight, typically enclosed to protect its contents from weather and theft. These wagons transport a variety of commodities, from packaged goods to bulk materials. The design varies based on the type of cargo, with some featuring sliding doors or specialized interiors.",
  "synonyms": [
    "boxcar",
    "box van"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "boxcar",
    "box van"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Güterwagen",
    "es": "vagón de mercancías",
    "fr": "fourgon à marchandises"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/goods-van/"
}

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