Bi-mode

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    a bi-mode multiple unit which can operate either as a normal electric train or as a diesel-electric train (on unelectrified track), with the power coming from diesel generators.

    "The EMR [East Midlands Railway] bi-modes will be able to run at 125mph in diesel mode, matching Meridian performance, in a step-up from the capabilities of the existing 80x units in service with other franchises."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of bimode. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "The company will introduce four additional return weekday services from this date, operated by five-car Class 800/2 bi-mode units, running under electric power from London to Newark and then switching to diesel."

Synonyms

All synonyms
dual-mode

Example

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"The company will introduce four additional return weekday services from this date, operated by five-car Class 800/2 bi-mode units, running under electric power from London to Newark and then switching to diesel."

Etymology

From bi- + mode.

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