diesel multiple unit

noun

diesel multiple unit

noun
1

Rail transport, Railways, Transport A multiple-unit train of two or more coaches powered by diesel engines, usually installed underfloor.

  • On January 23, diesel multiple-units began working some of the Marylebone suburban services.1961 March, “Talking of trains”, in Trains Illustrated, page 138:
Synonyms
DMU
Related terms
electric multiple unit

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