Coupler
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A mechanical device at each end of a railway vehicle that connects it to adjacent vehicles. Types include the screw coupling (traditional in Europe), Janney/AAR knuckle coupler (standard in North America and Japan), and Scharfenberg automatic coupler (used on most modern EMUs). Automatic couplers also connect air brake pipes and electrical lines.
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Coupler is a term used in the railway industry. Understanding this concept helps travelers navigate train services, schedules, and ticketing more effectively. See the full definition above for details.
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