Millions of people travel everyday by Indian Railways, it is also called the fourth largest rail network in the world. You will be surprised to know that more than 19 thousand trains run in 17 zones of India. There are many different categories in these more than 19 thousand trains. Emu, demu and memu are included in this category. Indian Railways uses different categories of trains according to its needs. So let us tell you today what are these EMU, DEMU and MEMU trains and when, where and how they are used. Along with this, we will also tell you the difference between these trains.
First understand what are these MEMU trains?
MEMU means Main Electric Multiple Unit. These trains are equipped with high technology and advanced features. These trains are often used by the Indian Railways to cover distances of more than 200 kms. Let us tell you that it has four coaches as well as a power car. With the help of this, the traction motor of the train runs.
Now understand what is an emu train
EMU train means Electric Multiple Unit. This type of train is used by Indian Railways in metros like Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. Mumbai’s local train is the biggest example of this. The work of these trains is to connect suburban areas and cities. These trains run on electricity and they have a kind of pantograph, which transmits electricity to the engine of the train. These trains run at a speed of 60 to 100 kilometers per hour.
Now understand what is a DEMU?
Demu (DEMU) means Diesel Multiple Unit. Diesel is used to run such trains. These trains are of three types, first diesel mechanical demu, second diesel hydraulic demu and third diesel electric demu. In these three trains, there is a power coach after three coaches. Such trains are called energy efficient trains.
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