railroad truck

noun phrase

Meaning

A specialized vehicle or piece of equipment designed to operate on both railway tracks and ordinary roads, typically used for transporting goods or for maintenance purposes.

Examples

  • The company invested in a new railroad truck to improve its logistics between the factory and the port.
  • Maintenance crews used a railroad truck to access remote sections of the track for repairs.

Synonyms: dual-mode vehicle, road-rail vehicle, railcar