© trainspo.comAdtranz RegioSwinger (DB 612)
Built by Adtranz, Bombardier
Overview of the Adtranz RegioSwinger (DB 612)
Discover the RegioSwinger DB 612, a versatile German diesel multiple unit designed for regional passenger transport.
Built by Adtranz and Bombardier between 1998 and 2003, this DMU boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and a capacity of 146 seats.
With its 1435 mm gauge and a length of 51.75 meters, the RegioSwinger DB 612 is an efficient and reliable choice for railway operators, including Deutsche Bahn AG and HŽ Putnički Prijevoz.
Explore the specifications and see this impressive locomotive in action through a collection of high-quality images.
Adtranz RegioSwinger (DB 612) technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | RegioSwinger | |
| Built by | Adtranz, Bombardier · 1998–2003192 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'B'+B'2' | |
| Capacity | 146 seats | |
| Train length | 51.75 m169 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 4.12 m13 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 116 t255,736 lb |
Operators of the Adtranz RegioSwinger (DB 612)
Railway companies that have operated the RegioSwinger (DB 612), with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| HŽ Putnički Prijevoz | HŽPP 7123 | Croatia |
| DB Systemtechnik GmbH | DB Systemtechnik 612 | Germany |
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 612 | Germany |
Adtranz RegioSwinger (DB 612) photos
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