Electric Train

Electric train may refer to:

  • Diesel-electric locomotive (an electrically powered locomotive used for hauling unpowered carriages or wagons, powered by electricity generated on board the train)
  • Diesel-electric multiple unit ((a train of passenger coaches propelled by electric motors built into one or more of the carriages, powered by electricity generated on board the train)
  • Electric locomotive (an electrically powered locomotive used for hauling unpowered carriages or wagons, powered by electricity transferred to the train)
  • Electric multiple unit (a train of passenger coaches propelled by electric motors built into one or more of the carriages, powered by electricity transferred to the train)
  • Accumulator railcar (a railcar powered by accumulators on board the train)

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