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239. Railcar
A railcar is a self-propelled railway vehicle that can operate independently and carry passengers, luggage, mail or freight. Unlike a conventional passenger coach or freight wagon, a railcar has its own means of propulsion and does not necessarily require a separate locomotive.
Railcars may operate individually or together with other compatible railway vehicles. Road users may encounter them at level crossings and should follow all railway-crossing signs, signals and barriers when one is approaching.
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What is a railcar?
A railcar is a self-propelled railway vehicle capable of operating independently while carrying passengers, goods or another payload.
How is a railcar different from a railway coach?
A railcar has its own propulsion system, while an ordinary railway coach normally needs to be pulled or pushed by a locomotive or another powered railway vehicle.
Where can road users encounter railcars?
Road users may encounter railcars at level crossings, where they must obey the applicable railway warning signs, barriers, lights and signals.

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