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A multiple-unit train (or multiple unit (MU)) is a self-propelled train or trainset composed of one or more carriages joined, and where one or more of the carriages have the means of propulsion built in. By contrast, a locomotive-hauled train has all of the carriages unpowered.
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| air compressors | instance of | Trailer cars can carry supplementary equipment | 0.80 | text |
| batteries | instance of | Trailer cars can carry supplementary equipment | 0.80 | text |
| and may also be fitted with a driving cab.In most cases | instance of | Trailer cars can carry supplementary equipment | 0.80 | text |
| MU trains can only be driven/controlled from dedicated cab cars | instance of | Trailer cars can carry supplementary equipment | 0.80 | text |
| the 1934 M-10000 | instance of | with early designs | 0.80 | text |
| Pioneer Zephyr in the United States | instance of | with early designs | 0.80 | text |
| and Germany's 1932 Flying Hamburger.Modern light-weight multiple units typically use fewer bogies | instance of | with early designs | 0.80 | text |
| distribute traction equipment across the train | instance of | with early designs | 0.80 | text |
| improving efficiency | instance of | with early designs | 0.80 | text |
| axle loading | instance of | with early designs | 0.80 | text |
| Multiple unit | related to Freight multiple units | Multiple | 0.60 | section |
| Multiple unit | related to Freight multiple units | The Japanese M250 | 0.60 | section |
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