© trainspo.comBombardier 474.3
Built by Alstom, Bombardier
Overview of the Bombardier 474.3
Explore the 474.3 Electric Multiple Unit, a versatile train operated by Deutsche Bahn AG.
This model, designated DB 474, is a testament to quality engineering, with its construction a collaboration between Alstom and Bombardier, ensuring robust performance on the rails.
Capable of reaching speeds of 100 km/h, the 474.3 is well-suited for both passenger and freight services. Its 1435 mm standard gauge ensures compatibility across a wide range of European railway networks.
Advanced electric systems allow this EMU to operate on 1.2 kV DC via third rail and 15 kV AC at 16.7 Hz, showcasing its adaptability to diverse infrastructures.
The UIC axle classification of Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo' highlights its configuration designed for strong traction and stability.
Bombardier 474.3 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DB 474 | |
| Built by | Alstom, Bombardier | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo |
Operators of the Bombardier 474.3
Railway companies that have operated the 474.3, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 474.3 | Germany |
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