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