Pullman

nounStandard termRailroad

A premium passenger railcar designed for overnight travel or luxury service.

A high-end sleeping or parlor car, originally built and operated by the Pullman Company. While the original company no longer operates, the term persists in the industry to describe any exceptionally luxurious passenger equipment, particularly those with sleeping berths and dedicated attendants.

Heard on the job

We're adding a restored Pullman to the excursion train for the VIP guests.