Electric Multiple Units

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Train type
gptkbp:abbreviation EMU
gptkbp:advantage Energy efficiency
Faster acceleration
No need for separate locomotive
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:Diesel_Multiple_Units
Locomotive-hauled trains
gptkbp:canBe gptkb:Metro
Suburban
Regional
High-speed
On electrified tracks
gptkbp:cannotOperate On non-electrified tracks
gptkbp:category Electric trains
Rail vehicles
Multiple units
gptkbp:commonIn Suburban railways
Commuter railways
Rapid transit systems
gptkbp:consistsOf Multiple self-propelled carriages
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Lower emissions than diesel trains
gptkbp:feature Regenerative braking
Automatic doors
Distributed traction
Passenger information systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Electric Multiple Units
gptkbp:introducedIn Late 19th century
gptkbp:maintenance Requires specialized depots
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:New_York_City_Subway_trains
gptkb:TGV
gptkb:British_Rail_Class_395
gptkb:Shinkansen
gptkb:Alstom_Coradia
gptkb:Bombardier_Talent
gptkb:ICE
gptkb:Siemens_Desiro
gptkb:Stadler_FLIRT
London Underground trains
gptkbp:powerSource Third rail
Overhead wires
gptkbp:propulsion Electricity
gptkbp:tractionMotorsLocated Onboard each carriage
gptkbp:usedFor Passenger transport
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ilford_EMU_Depot
gptkb:Hornsey_TMD
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6