DEMU (Diesel Electric Multiple Unit)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/DEMU_(Diesel_Electric_Multiple_Unit)
GPTKB entity
Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:train
gptkbp:abbreviation Diesel Electric Multiple Unit
gptkbp:advantage flexible train length
no need for separate locomotive
quick acceleration
gptkbp:category multiple unit train
self-propelled train
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:EMU_(Electric_Multiple_Unit)
gptkbp:hasComponent trailer car
power car
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label DEMU (Diesel Electric Multiple Unit)
gptkbp:introducedIn mid-20th century
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Indian_Railways
gptkbp:operatesIn gptkb:Australia
gptkb:India
gptkb:United_Kingdom
various countries
gptkbp:powerSource onboard diesel engine
gptkbp:propulsion piston engine
electric transmission
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:EMU_(Electric_Multiple_Unit)
DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit)
gptkbp:traction distributed
gptkbp:transmission electric
gptkbp:usedFor short and medium distance routes
gptkbp:usedIn commuter rail
regional rail
passenger rail transport
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MEMU_(Mainline_Electric_Multiple_Unit)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7