battery electric multiple unit

English

Noun

battery electric multiple unit (plural battery electric multiple units)

1. (rail transport) An electrically driven multiple unit or railcar whose energy is derived from rechargeable batteries driving the traction motors.
   • 2023 August 23, Mel Holley, “Network News: ... while Chiltern Railways targets low-emissions stock”, in RAIL, number 990, page 7:

     "The subject of this [2023] procurement notice does not include full BEMUs. Chiltern is now seeking offers for other low-emissions solutions as a possible alternative or in addition to full battery electric multiple units."

Alternative forms

• battery-electric multiple unit
• BEMU (initialism)