© trainspo.comAVC IVA
Built by AVC
Overview of the AVC IVA
Discover the AVC IVA, an electric multiple unit (EMU) that has served Romania's Metrorex.
Built between 1978 and 1995, this model is designed for a 1435 mm gauge and reaches a top speed of 100 km/h.
With a 2-car formation and a train length of 38 meters, the AVC IVA provides an efficient solution for urban transport.
It operates on 750 V DC via a third rail and boasts a power output of 740 kW, ensuring reliable performance.
Classified as B'B'+B'B', this robust EMU is well-suited for daily metropolitan service.
AVC IVA technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | AVC · 1978–1995 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 740 kW992 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B'+B'B' | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Train length | 38 m124 ft 8 in | |
| Width | 3.1 m10 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 3.45 m11 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 36 t79,366 lb |
Operators of the AVC IVA
Railway companies that have operated the AVC IVA, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Metrorex | Metrorex IVA | Romania |
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