Van (rail vehicle)

Van (rail vehicle)

Van, when referring to a rail transport vehicle, has different meanings in different locales. It might refer to:

* Boxcar (e.g. in Great Britain)
* Caboose (e.g. in Canada)
* Railroad car

ee also

* Van (disambiguation)


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