on-board

A form of onboard — Carried or used on or in a vehicle or vessel.

Meanings

adjectiveon-board (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative form of onboard.

    Travellers were also treated to improvements in on-board catering as menus were expanded, and the emphasis was placed on freshly-prepared meals.

    1985, Rodger Bradley, Amtrak: The US National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Blandford Press, page 161
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    It was decided not to update the Pacer units, although Porterbrook did convert a two-car unit [...] with the necessary improvements such as WiFi, CCTV and new seating. Despite the cost of leasing being one third that of new vehicles, stakeholders could not be persuaded that the on-board experience was good enough.

    2019 November 6, “Industry Insider: Blame the policymakers”, in Rail, page 76
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