Battery electric multiple unit
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000469
A type of self-propelled train that draws all its power from onboard rechargeable batteries, operating without overhead lines or a third rail. These trains are designed for passenger transport, offering zero-emission operation in areas without electrified infrastructure. They are increasingly deployed for regional and branch line services to reduce reliance on diesel power.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000469 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| Translations | German: Batterieelektrischer Triebzug; Spanish: unidad múltiple eléctrica de batería; French: automotrice électrique à batterie |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Battery electric multiple unit",
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"definition": "A type of self-propelled train that draws all its power from onboard rechargeable batteries, operating without overhead lines or a third rail. These trains are designed for passenger transport, offering zero-emission operation in areas without electrified infrastructure. They are increasingly deployed for regional and branch line services to reduce reliance on diesel power.",
"subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
"translations": {
"de": "Batterieelektrischer Triebzug",
"es": "unidad múltiple eléctrica de batería",
"fr": "automotrice électrique à batterie"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/battery-electric-multiple-unit/"
}
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