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Electric multiple unit

ABB BVG H

Built by ABB, Adtranz, Bombardier

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Length
98.74 m
323 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1994–2002
46 units

Overview of the ABB BVG H

Explore the BVG H, an efficient electric multiple unit (EMU) manufactured by leading companies like ABB, Adtranz, and Bombardier between 1994 and 2002.

Designed for urban public transport, these robust trainsets reach a top speed of 80 km/h and offer comfortable seating for 208 passengers.

With a 6-car (6M) formation and a standard 1435 mm track gauge, the BVG H is a versatile addition to any transport network.

Its impressive length of 98.74 meters and a width of 2.65 meters make these trains perfectly suited for the busy routes of Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) in Germany, powered by a 750 V DC third rail system.

The BVG H contributes significantly to mobility in Berlin, serving as a vital component of public transportation in the German capital.

ABB BVG H technical specifications

Value
Built byABB, Adtranz, Bombardier · 1994–200246 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation6 cars (6M)
Capacity208 seats
Train length98.74 m323 ft 11 in
Width2.65 m8 ft 8 in

Operators of the ABB BVG H

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

OperatorClassCountry
Berliner VerkehrsbetriebeBVG HGermany

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