What are MEMU, EMU, DEMU trains and what are their special features? Do you know?
You have traveled in trains many times. Express, Super fast, Mail Express are associated with the names of long distance trains. When you travel on short-distance trains, the English words DEMU (DEMU), EMU (EMU) or Memu (MEMU) are added to their names. Do you know what these words mean? Do you know when and what kind of trains they are used for? Most of you are not sure about this. Let’s find out now..
DEMU trains: First, let’s know about DEMU trains. DEMU complete form is diesel multiple unit. In fact, the trains that run on diesel for short distances are called DMU trains. There are 3 categories of such trains. These include Diesel Electric DEMU, Diesel Hydraulic DEMU, Diesel Mechanical DEMU trains. A special feature of these trains is that there is a power coach after every three coaches. Due to this these trains are also known as energy efficient trains.
EMU trains mean.. EMU stands for Electric Multiple Unit Train. These trains are used to connect major metros like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi with nearby cities. All these trains run on electricity. Their speed is 60 to 100 km per hour. These trains are equipped with a type of pantograph. It works to provide electricity to the train engine.
The specialty of MEMU trains: MEMU trains are equipped with advanced features and state-of-the-art technology. These trains are usually used to cover a distance of more than 200 km. In such trains, there is also a power car after every 4 coaches. With its help the traction motor of the train runs. It provides speed help.