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Diesel multiple unit

ABB DB 610

Built by ABB, AEG, DUEWAG, MAN, MBB, Siemens

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Weight
95 t
209,439 lb
Length
51.75 m
169 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1992
20 units

Overview of the ABB DB 610

Explore the DB 610, a modern diesel multiple unit (DMU) designed for Germany's rail network.

This sophisticated train, operated by Deutsche Bahn AG, showcases efficient passenger transport.

Built in 1992 by a consortium of leading manufacturers including ABB, AEG, DUEWAG, MAN, MBB, and Siemens, the DB 610 represents a significant achievement in rail engineering.

Capable of reaching a top speed of 160 km/h, it offers comfortable and swift journeys for its 136 passengers.

With a two-car formation and a length of 51.75 meters, this versatile unit is well-suited for various routes.

The DB 610, weighing 95 tons and measuring 2.85 meters wide, operates on standard gauge tracks (1435 mm), ensuring its seamless integration into European rail infrastructure.

This German railcar is a testament to reliable and high-performance passenger service.

ABB DB 610 technical specifications

Value
Built byABB, AEG, DUEWAG, MAN, MBB, Siemens · 199220 units
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation2 cars
Capacity136 seats
Train length51.75 m169 ft 9 in
Width2.85 m9 ft 4 in
Weight95 t209,439 lb

Operators of the ABB DB 610

Railway companies that have operated the DB 610, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 610Germany

ABB DB 610 photos

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