Electric multiple unit
self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power as opposed to a DMU which runs on diesel power
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An electric multiple unit or EMU for short, is a type multiple unit train consisting of many carriages using electricity as the motive power.
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EMU trains are generally used on rapid transit lines, such as the 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.