Coach

This article discusses transportation vehicles. For other meanings of the word, see coach (disambiguation).

Rail coach

A coach is a road or rail vehicle designed to transport passengers. A rail coach, also known as a carriage, forms part of a passenger train. In North America rail coaches are often known as cars. It can be self-propelled (railcar, multiple unit) or, usually together with more coaches, be pulled or pushed by a locomotive. For more information on rail coaches, see the aricle on railroad cars.

See also:

• dining car
• double decker
• sleeping car

Road coach

A road coach is similar to a bus but is usually more comfortable and designed for longer distance travel. See also stagecoach.

Etymology

The word coach is derived from the Hungarian word for stagecoach, kocsi. Kocs is a small town in Hungary where, in the Middle Ages, mail coaches with a novel, exceptionally durable and comfortable suspension and steering system were built. Kocsi means from Kocs.