© trainspo.comDUEWAG 628.2
Built by AEG, DUEWAG, WU
Overview of the DUEWAG 628.2
Discover the versatile 628.2 series DMU, a reliable workhorse of European railways.
This 1435 mm gauge multiple unit, often configured as a 2-car set, boasts a power output of 404 kW and a top speed of 120 km/h.
With a capacity for both 1st and 2nd class passengers, it has served various operators across countries like the Czech Republic, Germany, and Romania, including Arriva Czech, Deutsche Bahn, GW Train Regio, Regio Calatori, and RegioJet.
Built by AEG, DUEWAG, and WU starting in 1986, the 628.2 is a testament to efficient and enduring railway engineering, playing a vital role in regional passenger transport for decades.
DUEWAG 628.2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 628 | |
| Built by | AEG, DUEWAG, WU · 1986150 units | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 404 kW542 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'B'+2'2' | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Capacity | 1st class 10, 2nd class 112 seats | |
| Car length | 46.2 m151 ft 7 in |
Operators of the DUEWAG 628.2
Railway companies that have operated the 628.2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Arriva vlaky s.r.o. | Arriva Czech 945 | Czechia |
| GW Train Regio a.s. | GWTR 628.2 | Czechia |
| RegioJet a.s. | RJ 628.2 | Czechia |
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 628.2 | Germany |
| Regio Calatori | Regio Calatori 628.2 | Romania |
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