Railway car is a standard term for any vehicle that moves on railway tracks. However, there are many other synonyms for this term. A few common ones include train car, railcar, carriage, passenger car, boxcar, and freight car, etc. Train car simply refers to any vehicle that conveys passengers or goods. Railcar is often used for a vehicle that carries bulk goods. The term carriage conjures up images of luxury travel on privately-owned trains, whereas a passenger car is typically used for commercial trains. A boxcar is a type of freight car with an enclosed box-shaped body. There are many other terms used in different parts of the world depending on the style, size, and function of the vehicle.