Kumari Palany & Co

No. of views : (4169)

First-ever air-conditioned Diesel Electrical Multiple Unit (DEMU) for railways

Posted on: 09/May/2015 12:17:38 PM
Ashok K Agarwal, General Manager, ICF, flagged off its first-ever air-conditioned Diesel Electrical Multiple Unit (DEMU) - self-propelled units consisting of driving power cars and trailer cars - manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory, Chennai.
 
ICF had started manufacturing DEMUs in 1993 with the introduction of 700 hp DEMU rakes of six-car formation, including two driving power cars. About 50 train sets of 700 hp DEMU were made till the year 2000.
 
To enhance the passenger comfort in DEMU trains, out of the eight-car formation, two AC coaches are being attached and the remaining non-AC coaches will cater to the general passengers.

Post your requirement - We will connect with the right vendor or service provider