English

Noun

a two-car Class 158 diesel multiple unit

multiple unit ‎(plural multiple units)

1. (rail transport) A train consisting of one or more self-propelled cars capable of coupling with other units of the same or similar type and still being controlled from one cab.

Hyponyms

• bubble car (UK, single car units only)

Derived terms

• diesel multiple unit (DMU)
• diesel electric multiple unit (DEMU)
• electric multiple unit (EMU)

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