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Diesel multiple unit

DUEWAG DH2

Built by Cummins, DUEWAG, SIG, Voith

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
420 kW
563 hp
Weight
69 t
152,119 lb
Length
43.45 m
142 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1981–1982
31 units

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
SeriesNS DH2
Built byCummins, DUEWAG, SIG, Voith · 1981–198231 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output420 kW563 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'B'+B'2'
Formation2 cars (2M)
Train length43.45 m142 ft 7 in
Width2 m6 ft 7 in
Height3.66 m12 ft 0 in
Weight69 t152,119 lb

Operators of the DUEWAG DH2

Railway companies that have operated the DH2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Ferrocarril CasimiroFC DH2Argentina
Arriva NederlandAN DH2Netherlands
NoordNed Personenvervoer BVNN DH2Netherlands
Veolia Transport Nederland B.V.VeoliaNL DH2Netherlands
Przewozy RegionalnePolregio SN83Poland
Stowarzyszenie Kolejowych Przewozów LokalnychSKPL SN83Poland

DUEWAG DH2 photos

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