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Electric multiple unit

AEG A3E

Built by ABB, AEG, O&K, Siemens, WU

Top speed
62 km/h
39 mph
Power output
712 kW
955 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the AEG A3E

Explore the BVG A3E, a significant EMU series built by renowned manufacturers like ABB, AEG, O&K, Siemens, and WU. This electric multiple unit is characterized by its 1435 mm gauge and a width of 2.3 meters, making it well-suited for urban transit operations.

With a robust power output of 712 kW and a top speed of 62 km/h, powered by 750 V DC through a third rail, the A3E served as a dependable workhorse for the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG).

Experience a piece of Berlin's public transport heritage with the sturdy and functional BVG A3E, a classic electric train.

AEG A3E technical specifications

Value
SeriesBVG A3
Built byABB, AEG, O&K, Siemens, WU
Top speed62 km/h39 mph
Power output712 kW955 hp
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Width2.3 m7 ft 7 in
Height3.18 m10 ft 5 in
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Operators of the AEG A3E

Railway companies that have operated the A3E, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Berliner VerkehrsbetriebeBVG A3EGermany

AEG A3E photos

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