Multiple working

On the UK rail network, multiple working is where two or more traction units (locomotives, diesel multiple units or electric multiple units) are coupled together in such a way that they are all under the control of one driver (multiple-unit train control).

This article is about UK train operations specifically. For other uses, see Multiple-unit train control.

If the front locomotive of a pair in multiple has failed the driver can still control the rear locomotive for as long as air and electricity supplies are available on the failed locomotive.

Many main-line diesel-electric and hydraulic locomotives are capable of running in multiples of up to three under the control of one driver

— British Railways Diesel Traction Manual for Enginemen,

In tandem is when more than one diesel or electric locomotive are hauling a single train and under the control of a driver on each locomotive.

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