© trainspo.comAdtranz Typ B / B-Wagen
Built by Adtranz, BBC, Uerdingen, Kiepe, Siemens, WU
Overview of the Adtranz Typ B / B-Wagen
Explore the Typ B / B-Wagen tram, an iconic vehicle designed for urban transport.
Built by a collaboration of renowned companies including Adtranz, BBC, Uerdingen, Kiepe, Siemens, and WU between 1973 and 1999, this tram offers proven quality and reliability.
Its top speed of 100 km/h and a seating capacity of 72 make it an ideal choice for modern tramway networks.
With a train length of 28 meters and a standard track gauge of 1435 mm, the Typ B integrates seamlessly into existing infrastructure.
This model served several German operators, including Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft (DVG), Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB), Rheinbahn Düsseldorf, and Stadtwerke Bonn (SWB).
The Typ B / B-Wagen represents an efficient and sustainable public transport solution, appreciated for its functional design and robustness.
Adtranz Typ B / B-Wagen technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Adtranz, BBC, Uerdingen, Kiepe, Siemens, WU · 1973–1999 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'2'B' | |
| Capacity | 72 seats | |
| Train length | 28 m91 ft 10 in |
Operators of the Adtranz Typ B / B-Wagen
Railway companies that have operated the Typ B / B-Wagen, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft | DVG B80C | Germany |
| Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe | KVBAG Typ B | Germany |
| Rheinbahn Düsseldorf | Rheinbahn B80D | Germany |
| Stadtwerke Bonn | SWB B | Germany |
Adtranz Typ B / B-Wagen photos
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