© trainspo.comBombardier KVB K4500
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Overview of the Bombardier KVB K4500
Discover the KVB K4500, a modern and efficient tram from Bombardier's Flexity Swift family.
Built between 2004 and 2007, this model, part of the K4000 series, offers exceptional performance for urban transport.
With a top speed of 80 km/h, it comfortably seats 62 passengers and measures 28.5 meters in length.
Its 2.65-meter width and 37-ton weight, combined with a 480 kW power output, ensure smooth and reliable operation on 1435 mm gauge tracks.
In service with Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB) in Germany, the KVB K4500 is a symbol of reliability and comfort.
Bombardier KVB K4500 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | K4000 | |
| Family | Flexity Swift | |
| Built by | Bombardier · 2004–200769 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Power output | 480 kW644 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Capacity | 62 seats | |
| Length | 28.5 m93 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.65 m8 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 37 t81,571 lb |
Operators of the Bombardier KVB K4500
Railway companies that have operated the KVB K4500, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe | KVBAG K4500 | Germany |
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