Bi-mode
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bi-mode is an adjective meaning (rail transport) a bi-mode multiple unit which can operate either as a normal electric train or as a diesel-electric train (on unelectrified track), with the power coming from diesel generators.
Meaning
(rail transport) a bi-mode multiple unit which can operate either as a normal electric train or as a diesel-electric train (on unelectrified track), with the power coming from diesel generators.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of bimode.
Example Sentences
Watching the world go by is so much fun that I have to tear myself away to catch my next service - LNER's 'Highland Chieftain' worked by a bi-mode Class 800 Azuma, [...].
The company will introduce four additional return weekday services from this date, operated by five-car Class 800/2 bi-mode units, running under electric power from London to Newark and then switching to diesel.
The EMR [East Midlands Railway] bi-modes will be able to run at 125mph in diesel mode, matching Meridian performance, in a step-up from the capabilities of the existing 80x units in service with other franchises.
Word Forms
- bi-modes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include double-header, multicycle, double-ender, compound, bimodality, monorail.
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