KTM Class 82
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The Class 82 is a type of electric multiple unit
operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu
on its KTM Komuter
services. 22 sets were built by Union Carriage & Wagon
of South Africa
in 3-car formations.
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...
operated 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. 22 sets were built by Union Carriage & Wagon
Union Carriage & Wagon
Union Carriage & Wagon is a rolling stock manufacturer located in South Africa.In 1964 UCW delivered their first electrical locomotives to the South African Railways, the South African Class 5E1, Series 2...
of South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
in 3-car formations.