© trainspo.comDUEWAG DH2
Built by Cummins, DUEWAG, SIG, Voith
Overview of the DUEWAG DH2
Discover the DH2, a versatile and reliable Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) designed for regional passenger transport.
This modern DMU was built between 1981 and 1982 by renowned manufacturers like Cummins, DUEWAG, and SIG, offering a robust 420 kW power output.
With a top speed of 100 km/h and a length of 43.45 meters, the DH2 is configured as a 2-car unit (2M) and has proven its worth with various operators. This includes Arriva Nederland and Veolia Transport Nederland B.V. in the Netherlands, as well as several Polish railways where it is also known as the SN83.
The DH2, featuring a 1435 mm gauge and weighing 69 tons, stands as an efficient and enduring choice for local and regional rail services, showcasing its adaptability and longevity in railway operations.
DUEWAG DH2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | NS DH2 | |
| Built by | Cummins, DUEWAG, SIG, Voith · 1981–198231 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 420 kW563 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'B'+B'2' | |
| Formation | 2 cars (2M) | |
| Train length | 43.45 m142 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2 m6 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 3.66 m12 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 69 t152,119 lb |
Operators of the DUEWAG DH2
Railway companies that have operated the DH2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrocarril Casimiro | FC DH2 | Argentina |
| Arriva Nederland | AN DH2 | Netherlands |
| NoordNed Personenvervoer BV | NN DH2 | Netherlands |
| Veolia Transport Nederland B.V. | VeoliaNL DH2 | Netherlands |
| Przewozy Regionalne | Polregio SN83 | Poland |
| Stowarzyszenie Kolejowych Przewozów Lokalnych | SKPL SN83 | Poland |
DUEWAG DH2 photos
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