trolley coach
Noun: A trolley coach is a type of public transport vehicle. It is a bus powered by electricity. Unlike a train, it runs on rubber tires on regular streets. Unlike a regular bus, it does not have an internal engine that burns fuel. Instead, it gets its power from a pair of overhead wires using poles mounted on its roof.
The term "trolley coach" is used to specifically describe this electric bus system. It is often used in public transport planning, historical contexts, and discussions about sustainable urban transit.
- The city replaced its old diesel buses with quiet and efficient trolley coaches.
- The trolley coach network was expanded to serve the new downtown district.
- Many historic cities in Europe still operate trolley coaches.
- "trolley coach system": Refers to the entire infrastructure of wires, poles, and vehicles.
- The city invested millions in modernizing its trolley coach system.
- "trolley coach line": Refers to a specific route served by these vehicles.
- The number 7 trolley coach line runs from the university to the city center.
- Trolleybus (n): A more common and direct synonym for trolley coach. The terms are often used interchangeably.
- Trackless trolley (n): Another synonym, emphasizing that it runs without rails.
- Electric bus (n): A broader term that can include battery-electric buses, not just those powered by overhead wires.
- Trolleybus
- Trackless trolley
The term "trolley coach" is less common in everyday American English than "trolleybus." It is important to distinguish it from: - A streetcar or tram, which runs on metal rails embedded in the street. - A motor bus or diesel bus, which has an internal combustion engine.
- a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires