© trainspo.comBombardier DB 430
Built by Alstom, Bombardier
Overview of the Bombardier DB 430
Explore the DB 430, a modern electric multiple unit designed for efficiency and comfort in German rail transport.
Built by Alstom and Bombardier starting in 2012, this EMU boasts a top speed of 140 km/h.
Measuring 68.3 meters in length and weighing 119 tonnes, the DB 430 operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, powered by a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system.
Its impressive 2350 kW power output ensures reliable performance across various routes for Deutsche Bahn AG.
With a width of 3.02 m and a height of 4.27 m, its dimensions are optimized for railway infrastructure.
Bombardier DB 430 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Alstom, Bombardier · 2012 | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 2,350 kW3,151 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Train length | 68.3 m224 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 3.02 m9 ft 11 in | |
| Height | 4.27 m14 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 119 t262,350 lb |
Operators of the Bombardier DB 430
Railway companies that have operated the DB 430, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 430 | Germany |
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