Locomotive-Specs

Bombardier BDt – photo 1

© trainspo.com

Bombardier BDt

Built by Bombardier, Ganz–MÁVAG

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1962–1970

56 units

Overview of the Bombardier BDt

Discover the MÁV BDt, a versatile control car of the Hungarian State Railways.

Built between 1962 and 1970 by Bombardier and Ganz–MÁVAG, this railcar was designed for a 1435 mm gauge, a standard used across many railway networks.

Between 1999 and 2007, the BDt underwent a revitalization, ensuring its continued relevance and functionality. This modernization helped keep the car in operation, meeting the demands of rail transport.

These comfortable and practical control cars played a significant role in Hungarian rail traffic, offering flexibility and efficiency in operations. Learn more about the history and impact of this notable rail vehicle.

Bombardier BDt technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Bombardier, Ganz–MÁVAG · 1962–197056 units
Refurbished	1999 - 2007
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in

View this model on trainspo.com Spotted an error? Let us know

Operators of the Bombardier BDt

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

Operator	Class	Country
Hungarian State Railways	MÁV BDt	Hungary

Bombardier BDt photos

Photos © their respective authors, shared on trainspo.com. They may show liveries or variants that differ from the specifications above.

More control cars from Bombardier

All Bombardier models

Similar control cars from other manufacturers

All control cars

All Bombardier models All control cars