multiple-unit train

  • 1Multiple-unit train control — Multiple unit train control, sometimes abbreviated to multiple unit or MU, is a method of simultaneously controlling all the traction equipment in a train from a single location, whether it is a Multiple unit comprising a number of self powered… …

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  • 2Multiple unit — This article is about Multiple Units vehicles. For the train control technology, see Multiple unit train control. Multiple unit trains Subtypes Electric multiple unit Diesel multiple unit Push–pull train Technology …

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  • 3Diesel multiple unit — Multiple unit trains Subtypes Electric multiple unit Diesel multiple unit Push–pull train Technology Multiple unit train control By Country …

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  • 4Electric multiple unit — An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of many carriages using electricity as the motive power. Types The cars that form a complete EMU set can usually be separated by function into four types: power car, motor car,… …

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  • 5D1 multiple unit — One of the newest D1s at Vorokhta station, Ukrainian Railways. Manufacturer Ganz MAVAG Constructed 1960s 1980s …

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  • 6multiple-unit car — /mul teuh peuhl yooh nit/ a self propelled railroad car, generally used in commuting service, equipped so that a train of such cars can be operated from any one of them. Also called MU car. * * * …

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  • 7multiple unit — noun a train consisting of one or more self propelled cars capable of coupling with other units of the same or similar type and still being controlled from one cab …

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  • 8multiple unit — noun a passenger train of two or more carriages powered by integral motors which drive a number of axles …

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  • 9multiple unit — /mʌltəpəl ˈjunət/ (say multuhpuhl yoohnuht) noun two or three diesel locomotives coupled together for pulling a train …

  • 10multiple-unit — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective : of or relating to a system of electric traction in which two or more cars controlled from a single car are used to propel a train (as in commuter service) …

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