Bombardier DB 481

Built by AEG, Adtranz, Bombardier, DWA

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

594 kW

797 hp

Weight

59 t

130,073 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1996–2004

Overview of the Bombardier DB 481

Discover the DB 481, a symbol of German railway engineering.

This EMU, built between 1996 and 2004 by renowned manufacturers like AEG, Adtranz, Bombardier, and DWA, is designed for a top speed of 100 km/h.

With a capacity of 200 seats and operating on 750 V DC via a third rail, the DB 481 is an essential part of the German transport network, operated by Deutsche Bahn AG.

Its 1435 mm gauge and 594 kW power output make it a reliable and efficient vehicle for daily passenger transport.

Bombardier DB 481 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	AEG, Adtranz, Bombardier, DWA · 1996–2004
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	594 kW797 hp	797 hp
Electric systems	750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Capacity	200 seats
Height	3.58 m11 ft 9 in	11 ft 9 in
Weight	59 t130,073 lb	130,073 lb