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Railcar

DUEWAG NE 81

Built by DUEWAG, WU

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Length
23.9 m
78 ft 5 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1981–1995
26 units
Axle arrangement
B'B'

Overview of the DUEWAG NE 81

Discover the NE 81, a robust and versatile railcar series that has served various German transport companies since the early 1980s. Built by DUEWAG and WU between 1981 and 1995, these reliable units offer seating for 79 passengers and can reach a top speed of 100 km/h.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a B'B' axle arrangement, the NE 81 has proven its worth in regional rail services. It was a common sight with operators like Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbH, Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs AG, and DBAG WestFrankenBahn, contributing significantly to Germany's local public transport network for many years.

This railcar, measuring 23.9 meters in length, represents a practical and enduring solution for passenger transportation on the rails.

DUEWAG NE 81 technical specifications

Value
Built byDUEWAG, WU · 1981–199526 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Capacity79 seats
Length23.9 m78 ft 5 in

Operators of the DUEWAG NE 81

Railway companies that have operated the NE 81, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
DBAG WestFrankenBahnWFB 626Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbHEGP 626Germany
Südwestdeutsche Verkehrs AGSWEG 626Germany

DUEWAG NE 81 photos

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