Mangaluru gets its first MEMU
The Hindu
The mainline electrical multiple unit replaces the conventional rake used in train number 06477/06478 Kannur-Mangaluru Central unreserved express special
Mangaluru got its first mainline electrical multiple unit (MEMU) train with the arrival of the Kannur-Mangaluru Central (06478) unreserved express special on January 26 morning.
The 12-coach three-phase MEMU with three motor car and nine trailer car coaches was flagged off earlier in the day at Kannur, Kerala. With the entire Mangaluru-Shoranur twin line capable of supporting electric traction, Southern Railway is considering introduction of more MEMUs in lieu of conventional rakes.
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