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Electric multiple unit

BBC DB 403 (1973)

Built by AEG, BBC, LHB, MBB

Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Power output
3,840 kW
5,150 hp
Weight
235.7 t
519,629 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1973
3 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC DB 403 (1973)

Discover the iconic DB 403 (1973) electric multiple unit, a marvel of German engineering built by AEG, BBC, LHB, and MBB.

This distinguished EMU, operating under Deutsche Bahn AG, boasts an impressive top speed of 200 km/h. Its robust 3-car formation is designed for efficiency and performance on the standard 1435 mm gauge.

Weighing 235.7 tonnes, the DB 403 (1973) delivers a powerful output of 3840 kW, showcasing its capabilities. Explore the technical details of this classic locomotive.

BBC DB 403 (1973) technical specifications

Value
Built byAEG, BBC, LHB, MBB · 19733 units
Top speed200 km/h124 mph
Power output3,840 kW5,150 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Formation3 cars
Weight235.7 t519,629 lb
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Operators of the BBC DB 403 (1973)

Railway companies that have operated the DB 403 (1973), with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 403 (1973)Germany

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