Diesel Multiple Units
E579869
Diesel Multiple Units are self-propelled train sets powered by onboard diesel engines, commonly used for passenger services without the need for a separate locomotive.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| RDC (Rail Diesel Car) | 1 |
| Diesel multiple unit | 0 |
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
multiple unit
ⓘ
railway vehicle type ⓘ |
| hasAdvantage |
can operate on non-electrified routes
ⓘ
faster acceleration than locomotive-hauled trains ⓘ multiple working capability ⓘ no separate locomotive required ⓘ operational flexibility ⓘ reduced turnaround time at terminals ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
auxiliary power unit
ⓘ
bogie ⓘ braking system ⓘ control system ⓘ cooling system ⓘ door system ⓘ driver’s cab ⓘ exhaust system ⓘ fuel tank ⓘ passenger compartment ⓘ power car ⓘ trailer car ⓘ transmission system ⓘ |
| hasDisadvantage |
diesel emissions
ⓘ
higher fuel costs than electric traction on electrified lines ⓘ higher noise levels than electric multiple units ⓘ more complex maintenance than unpowered coaches ⓘ |
| hasPowerSource | onboard diesel fuel ⓘ |
| hasTransmissionType |
electric transmission
ⓘ
hydraulic transmission ⓘ mechanical transmission ⓘ |
| hasTypicalEnvironment |
non-electrified main line
ⓘ
rural railway line ⓘ suburban railway line ⓘ |
| hasTypicalOperator | passenger railway company ⓘ |
| hasUse |
branch line services
ⓘ
commuter rail services ⓘ intercity rail services ⓘ non-electrified railway lines ⓘ passenger rail transport ⓘ regional rail services ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
diesel–electric multiple unit
ⓘ
diesel–hydraulic multiple unit ⓘ diesel–mechanical multiple unit ⓘ |
| isControlledBy | driver ⓘ |
| isOpposedTo |
electric multiple unit
ⓘ
locomotive-hauled passenger train ⓘ |
| operatesOn |
narrow gauge railway
ⓘ
standard gauge railway ⓘ |
| supportsOperationMode |
multiple-unit control
ⓘ
push–pull operation ⓘ |
| usesPropulsionSystem | diesel engine ⓘ |
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
RDC (Rail Diesel Car)