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Electric multiple unit

ABB A3E

Built by ABB, AEG, O&K, Siemens, WU

Top speed
62 km/h
39 mph
Power output
712 kW
955 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the ABB A3E

Discover the BVG A3E, an electric multiple unit (EMU) renowned for its service in Germany.

This versatile train, classified as a BVG A3E, has been a workhorse for the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe.

Built by a consortium of prominent manufacturers including ABB, AEG, O&K, Siemens, and WU, the A3E boasts a robust construction and reliable performance.

Its standard gauge of 1435 mm ensures compatibility with extensive railway networks.

The BVG A3E operates on a 750 V DC third rail system, delivering a power output of 712 kW.

With a top speed of 62 km/h, it is perfectly suited for urban and suburban transportation needs.

Its dimensions, including a width of 2.3 meters and a height of 3.18 meters, are optimized for efficient operation within its operational environment.

Explore the efficiency and durability of this German-engineered EMU.

ABB A3E technical specifications

Value
SeriesBVG A3
Built byABB, AEG, O&K, Siemens, WU
Top speed62 km/h39 mph
Power output712 kW955 hp
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Width2.3 m7 ft 7 in
Height3.18 m10 ft 5 in

Operators of the ABB A3E

Railway companies that have operated the A3E, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Berliner VerkehrsbetriebeBVG A3EGermany

ABB A3E photos

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