In Indian Railways, a MEMU is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train that serves short and medium-distance routes in India, as compared to normal EMU trains that connect urban and suburban areas.

[2] New 3rd generation was rolled out from RCF Kapurthala with following features: IR is progressively replacing all locomotive-hauled slow and fast passenger and intercity trains with EMUs.

The system uses multiple electrical units[3][4] operating on 25 kV AC drawn from overhead lines.

This train has a three phase traction motor and operates on 25 kV current which saves 35% energy.

It has double leaf sliding doors, gangways, CCTV cameras and aluminium luggage racks.

It is designed to operate between cities 200–300 km (120–190 mi) away in Uttar Pradesh.

MEMU Car Sheds are operational in Avadi, Bangalore, Kollam,[6] Palakkad, Tambaram, Trichy and Vijayawada under Southern Railway.