Posts tagged Dmu
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Is a monorail on I-270 in Maryland a crazy idea? Here are its legit pros & cons
Maryland will officially study a proposal to build a monorail along I-270, from Shady Grove to Frederick. Let’s examine whether that’s a crazy idea, or if monorail is a legitimate and practical possibility. Keep reading…
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DMU trains are the Washington region’s missing transit mode
In the Washington region we have Metro and commuter rail trains, with light rail, streetcars, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) all in the works—and of course, regular buses. But one common mode we don’t have is DMU trains, which bridge the gap between light rail and commuter rail. Keep reading…
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DMU trains are the DC region’s missing transit mode
In the DC region we have Metro and commuter rail trains, with light rail, streetcars, and BRT all in the works. And of course, regular buses. But one common mode we don’t have is DMU trains, which bridge the gap between light rail and commuter rail. DMU stands for Diesel Multiple Unit. DMU trains are intended to operate on routes that look like commuter rail, but at almost light… Keep reading…