What is Electric multiple unit?
{{Multiple Unit}} [[Image:Bishan Depot trains.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Trains of the [[Singapore MRT]]. EMUs are often used for [[rapid transit]] lines.]] An '''electric multiple unit''' or '''EMU''' for short, is a type [[multiple unit]] train consisting of many carriages using [[electricity]] as the motive power. EMU trains are generally used on [[rapid transit]] lines, such as the [[Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)|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]] * [[Railways|Railway]] {{Railway electrification}} {{transport-stub}} [[Category:Electric multiple units| ]] [[Category:Rolling stock]]