multiple unit

multiple unit
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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  • Multiple 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 …   Wikipedia

  • multiple unit — kartotinis vienetas statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. multiple unit vok. vielfache Einheit, f rus. кратная единица, f pranc. unité multiple, f …   Fizikos terminų žodynas

  • Multiple-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… …   Wikipedia

  • multiple-unit tube — sudėtinė lempa statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. compound tube; multiple unit tube; multi unit tube vok. Mehrfachröhre, f; Verbundröhre, f rus. комбинированная лампа, f; сложная лампа, f pranc. lampe multiple, f; tube complexe, m; tube… …   Fizikos terminų žodynas

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

  • multiple unit training assemblies — Two or more unit training assemblies executed during one or more consecutive days. No more than two unit training assemblies may be performed in one calendar day …   Military dictionary

  • multiple-unit pricing — Selling more than one unit of a product at a lower price than twice the unit price. Buy two, get one free is an example …   Big dictionary of business and management

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

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

  • multiple-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) …   Useful english dictionary

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