Electric multiple unit

An electric multiple unit or EMU for short, is a type multiple unit train consisting of many carriages using electricity as the motive power.

Multiple unit trains
Subtypes
Electric multiple unit Diesel multiple unit Push-pull train
Technology
Multiple-unit train control
By Country
Britain (DMU) Britain (EMU) Ireland

Trains of the Singapore MRT. EMUs are often used for rapid transit lines.

EMU trains are generally used on rapid transit lines, such as the Singapore MRT and the Melbourne rail network. As a result of this, EMU's usually lack features such as toilets, on-board food and comfy seats.

Related pages

• Diesel multiple unit
• Railway