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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.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-000469
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectIndustrial supplies, equipment, and components
TranslationsGerman: Batterieelektrischer Triebzug; Spanish: unidad múltiple eléctrica de batería; French: automotrice électrique à batterie
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000469",
  "term": "Battery electric multiple unit",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "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"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/battery-electric-multiple-unit/"
}

Record 517 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.