A power car is a railroad vehicle that is closely related to the locomotive. What differentiates the two is their construction or their use. A true locomotive can be physically separated from its train and does nothing but provide propulsion (and electricity for passenger trains). A power car, on the other hand, is frequently an integral part of its train. Some of its interior space may be used for holding passengers or cargo. Power cars are limited to passenger trains as their relative lack of versatility makes them unsuitable for hauling freight. This is the top-level page of WikiProject trains Rail tracks Rail transport refers to the land transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. ... A locomotive (from lat. ... This article is about trains in rail transport. ...

Nearly all high speed trains use power cars, frequently at both ends. This Virgin Trains High Speed Train is shown here running along the Dawlish sea-front. ...