The difference between Multiple unit and Rolling stock

When used as nouns, multiple unit means a train consisting of one or more self-propelled cars capable of coupling with other units of the same or similar type and still being controlled from one cab, whereas rolling stock means all vehicles that move on a railway, powered or unpowered.


check bellow for the other definitions of Multiple unit and Rolling stock

  1. Multiple unit as a noun (rail transport):

    A train consisting of one or more self-propelled cars capable of coupling with other units of the same or similar type and still being controlled from one cab.

  1. Rolling stock as a noun (railroads, uncountable, collectively):

    All vehicles that move on a railway, powered or unpowered.

  2. Rolling stock as a noun (countable, less common):

    Any such vehicle.