KTM Class 81
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The Class 81 is the first type of electric multiple unit
introduced by Keretapi Tanah Melayu
on its KTM Komuter
services. 18 sets were built by Jenbacher
Transport in 3-car formations.
The cars have features that resemble passenger carriages on existing intercity services, such as single-leaf doors, luggage racks and traverse seating.
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
introduced by Keretapi Tanah Melayu
Keretapi Tanah Melayu
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad or Malayan Railways Limited is the main rail operator in Peninsular Malaysia. The railway system dates back to the British colonial era, when it was first built to transport tin...
on its KTM Komuter
KTM Komuter
KTM Komuter is a commuter train service in Malaysia operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu . It was introduced in 1995 to provide local rail services in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding Klang Valley suburban areas. It is popular with commuters into the city, who thus avoid being caught in road traffic...
services. 18 sets were built by Jenbacher
Jenbacher
GE Jenbacher is an Austrian manufacturer of gas engines and cogeneration plants. GE Jenbacher emerged from the former Jenbacher Werke, which was founded in 1959 and manufactured gas and diesel engines, and locomotives. The company was bought out by General Electric in 2003 and was renamed GE...
Transport in 3-car formations.
The cars have features that resemble passenger carriages on existing intercity services, such as single-leaf doors, luggage racks and traverse seating.