© trainspo.comDUEWAG HHA DT1
Built by AEG, Uerdingen, SSW
Overview of the DUEWAG HHA DT1
Discover the HHA DT1, a distinctive EMU that once served the Hamburger Hochbahn in Germany.
Built by AEG, Uerdingen, and SSW between 1958 and 1959, this electric multiple unit boasts a classic design.
Operating on a 1435 mm gauge, the HHA DT1 reached a top speed of 80 km/h, making it a reliable workhorse for urban transit.
Its robust Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' axle configuration and efficient 750 V DC third rail system powered its operations.
Each car measured 28.43 meters in length, with a width of 2.55 meters and a height of 3.37 meters.
The HHA DT1 represents a fascinating piece of German railway history, reflecting the engineering of its era.
DUEWAG HHA DT1 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | AEG, Uerdingen, SSW · 1958–1959 | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' | |
| Car length | 28.43 m93 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 2.55 m8 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 3.37 m11 ft 1 in |
Operators of the DUEWAG HHA DT1
Railway companies that have operated the HHA DT1, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburger Hochbahn | HHA DT1 | Germany |
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