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Adtranz BVG HK – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

Adtranz BVG HK

Built by Adtranz, Bombardier

Top speed
60 km/h
37 mph
Length
51.59 m
169 ft 3 in
Years built
1999

Overview of the Adtranz BVG HK

Discover the impressive BVG HK, an electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for urban transit.

This robust train was built by Adtranz and Bombardier between 1996 and 1999, serving as a key component of the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) in Germany.

The BVG HK boasts a top speed of 60 km/h and a length of 51.59 meters, making it perfectly suited for efficient city transportation.

Operating on 750 V DC via a third rail, this four-car (4M) formation is a reliable workhorse for public transport. Its width of 2.3 meters showcases efficient engineering for urban mobility.

Adtranz BVG HK technical specifications

Value
Built byAdtranz, Bombardier · 1999
Top speed60 km/h37 mph
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC (3rd rail)
Formation4 cars (4M)
Train length51.59 m169 ft 3 in
Width2.3 m7 ft 7 in

Operators of the Adtranz BVG HK

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

OperatorClassCountry
Berliner VerkehrsbetriebeBVG HKGermany

Adtranz BVG HK photos

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