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Record 1 1992-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
DEF

The empty serviceable revenue freight cars not in transit, which are in excess of a shipper's orders for cars. This includes cars stored for special or future loading.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
DEF

Wagon commercial vide en état de service, qui se trouve en excédent de la demande de wagons. Il peut s'agir de wagons remisés pour chargement spécial ou ultérieur.

Spanish

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