Busch HHA Type A

Built by AEG, Busch, DWA Görlitz, Siemens

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Length

12.8 m

42 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Busch HHA Type A

Discover the HHA Type A, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that exemplifies German engineering prowess.

Built by esteemed manufacturers like AEG, Busch, DWA Görlitz, and Siemens, this locomotive is designed for reliable performance and efficiency.

Featuring a Bo'Bo' axle configuration and operating on a standard 1435 mm gauge, the HHA Type A boasts a top speed of 60 km/h.

Its compact dimensions, with a train length of 12.8 meters, a width of 2.56 meters, and a height of 3.14 meters, make it an agile and effective solution for urban and suburban rail transport.

Powered by 750 V DC supplied via a third rail, this EMU served the Hamburger Hochbahn, offering robust and practical service for local transportation needs.

Busch HHA Type A technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	AEG, Busch, DWA Görlitz, Siemens
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Electric systems	750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Train length	12.8 m42 ft 0 in	42 ft 0 in
Width	2.56 m8 ft 5 in	8 ft 5 in
Height	3.14 m10 ft 4 in	10 ft 4 in