Why dc motors are used in trains, why not ac motors? Warning: Trying to access array offset on false in /home3/indiakep/public_html/wp-content/plugins/dw-question-answer/inc/Template.php on line 8 All Questions › Category: Electric Vehicle › Why dc motors are used in trains, why not ac motors? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Nitin asked 6 years ago I need short information. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down chetan shidling answered 6 years ago DC series motor is used because it has high starting torque.