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Electric multiple unit

Adtranz NSB BM70

Built by Adtranz, DUEWAG

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Weight
206 t
454,152 lb
Length
107.65 m
353 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1992
16 units

Overview of the Adtranz NSB BM70

Discover the NSB BM70, a robust electric multiple unit (EMU) that has been a familiar sight on Norwegian railways since 1992.

Built by Adtranz and DUEWAG, these trains boast a top speed of 160 km/h and operate in a four-car configuration, offering efficient passenger transport.

With a length of 107.65 meters and a weight of 206 tons, they are designed for standard gauge tracks (1435 mm) and utilize 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems.

The NSB BM70 played a significant role in the Norwegian State Railways (NSB) fleet, contributing to the enhancement of rail travel throughout Norway.

Adtranz NSB BM70 technical specifications

Value
Built byAdtranz, DUEWAG · 199216 units
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation4 cars
Train length107.65 m353 ft 2 in
Weight206 t454,152 lb
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Operators of the Adtranz NSB BM70

Railway companies that have operated the NSB BM70, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Norwegian State RailwaysNSB BM70Norway

Adtranz NSB BM70 photos

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