© trainspo.comDUEWAG TW 6000
Built by AEG, Uerdingen, Kiepe, LHB, Siemens
Overview of the DUEWAG TW 6000
Discover the versatile TW 6000 tram, a robust and reliable vehicle that has been in service since 1974.
With a top speed of 80 km/h and a capacity for 46 seats, this tram offers comfort and efficiency for public transport.
The TW 6000 is known for its operation by üstra in Hannover and BKV in Budapest, where it plays a significant role in daily commuting.
Its impressive dimensions of 28.28 meters in length and 2.4 meters in width, combined with a 1435 mm gauge, make it a flexible component of urban infrastructure.
Constructed by renowned manufacturers like AEG, LHB, and Siemens, the TW 6000 represents engineering excellence and longevity in rail transport.
DUEWAG TW 6000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | AEG, Uerdingen, Kiepe, LHB, Siemens · 1974–1993260 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B’2’2’B’ | |
| Capacity | 46 seats | |
| Train length | 28.28 m92 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 2.4 m7 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 3.31 m10 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 38.8 t85,539 lb |
Operators of the DUEWAG TW 6000
Railway companies that have operated the TW 6000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| üstra Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe | üstra TW 6000 | Germany |
| Budapest Transport Company | BKV TW 6000 | Hungary |
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