Word of the Day
12 August 2026
bubble car
a single-car multiple unit
Why this one
Rail crews and enthusiasts name stock faster than any manufacturer can, and the nicknames usually stick harder.
In use
They've got the bubble car on the branch again, so it'll be standing room only past half four.
Written by our editors to show how the term is used, not a recorded quotation.Sources
- Definition sourceWiktionary
- Supporting sourceTechnology: the basicsThe Railcar Association