© trainspo.comBombardier Talent four-part EMU
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Overview of the Bombardier Talent four-part EMU
Explore the Talent four-part EMU, a modern electric train from the renowned Talent family, expertly built by Bombardier in 1996.
This versatile EMU boasts a comfortable seating capacity for 199 passengers and operates in a practical 4-car formation. It serves passengers in Hungary with the Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) as classes 425 and 5342, and in Austria with the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) as class 4024.
Engineered for efficiency, the Talent four-part EMU achieves a top speed of 140 km/h and runs on a standard gauge of 1435 mm. Its robust 1520 kW power output, combined with dual electric systems (15 kV AC 16.7 Hz and 25 kV AC 50 Hz), ensures reliable and powerful performance across diverse operational environments.
Take a look at the images to appreciate the sleek design and the impactful presence of this notable train across the railway landscape.
Bombardier Talent four-part EMU technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Talent | |
| Family | Talent | |
| Built by | Bombardier · 1996 | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 1,520 kW2,038 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'2'2'Bo' | |
| Formation | 4 cars | |
| Capacity | 199 seats | |
| Weight | 116 t255,736 lb |
Operators of the Bombardier Talent four-part EMU
Railway companies that have operated the Talent four-part EMU, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Austrian Federal Railways | ÖBB 4024 | Austria |
| Hungarian State Railways | MÁV 425 | Hungary |
| Hungarian State Railways | MÁV 5342 | Hungary |
Bombardier Talent four-part EMU photos
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