© trainspo.comDUEWAG x-Wagen
Built by MBB, Uerdingen
Overview of the DUEWAG x-Wagen
Discover the X-Wagen, a modern control car model built by MBB and Uerdingen between 1978 and 1998.
This versatile control car is perfectly suited for use with Deutsche Bahn AG, designated as DB Bxf.
With a top speed of 140 km/h and a gauge of 1435 mm, the X-Wagen is well-equipped for German railway operations.
It features the UIC axle arrangement 2'2' and a width of 2.87 meters, making it a robust choice for your rail operations.
Learn more about this impressive vehicle, which is described in detail on de.wikipedia.org.
DUEWAG x-Wagen technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | MBB, Uerdingen · 1978–1998 | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'2' | |
| Width | 2.87 m9 ft 5 in |
Operators of the DUEWAG x-Wagen
Railway companies that have operated the x-Wagen, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB Bxf | Germany |
DUEWAG x-Wagen photos
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