Diesel multiple unit

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001706",
  "term": "Diesel multiple unit",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A self-propelled train consisting of multiple carriages, where each carriage or a subset of carriages has its own diesel engine for propulsion. This eliminates the need for a separate locomotive, allowing for flexible train configurations and bidirectional operation. DMUs are widely used for passenger services on non-electrified lines.",
  "synonyms": [
    "DMU"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "electric multiple unit"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Dieseltriebzug",
    "es": "unidad múltiple diésel",
    "fr": "rame automotrice diesel"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/diesel-multiple-unit/"
}