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Revision 4 . . November 21, 2001 6:30 pm by The Anome [merged EMU into DMU]
Revision 3 . . November 19, 2001 5:42 am by Dweir
Revision 2 . . November 19, 2001 5:40 am by Dweir
Revision 1 . . November 19, 2001 5:40 am by Dweir
  

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A diesel multiple unit (DMU) is a type of train where the traction is supplied by driving bogies under one or more carriages of the (usually very short) train. The driver's cab is usually truncated to a short room at both ends. The quicker turnaround time that results, and the reduced size compared with large Locomotive-hauled trains, has made the DMU a major part of suburban commuter rail services.
A diesel multiple unit (DMU) is a type of train where the traction is supplied by driving bogies under one or more carriages of the (usually very short) train. The driver's cab is usually truncated to a short room at both ends. The quicker turnaround time that results, and the reduced size compared with large locomotive-hauled trains, has made the DMU a major part of suburban commuter rail services.

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See also: Electrical multiple unit Locomotive Train
A DMU-like vehicle powered by electricity is known as an electrical multiple unit.

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* Railways?

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