Electric multiple unit

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001996",
  "term": "Electric multiple unit",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A self-propelled passenger train consisting of multiple cars, where each car or a subset of cars has its own electric motors for propulsion. This configuration eliminates the need for a separate locomotive, allowing for faster acceleration and deceleration. Electric multiple units are widely used for commuter and regional services.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "diesel multiple unit",
    "electric locomotive"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "EMU",
    "es": "unidad múltiple eléctrica",
    "fr": "rame automotrice électrique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/electric-multiple-unit/"
}