© trainspo.comHunslet Engine BVmot
Built by Ganz, ABB, Hunslet Engine, Ansaldo
Overview of the Hunslet Engine BVmot
Discover the BVmot, a modern electric multiple unit designed for efficient operation on Hungarian railways.
These trains, built by renowned manufacturers like Ganz and ABB, reach an impressive top speed of 160 km/h, making them ideal for both regional and long-distance travel.
With a length of 105 meters and a power output of 1755 kW, the BVmot offers ample space for passengers in its four-car formation.
Operating on a 1435 mm gauge, these units are a key component of the Hungarian State Railways (MÁV), offering comfort and performance.
Hunslet Engine BVmot technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Ganz, ABB, Hunslet Engine, Ansaldo · 19943 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 1,755 kW2,353 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 4 cars | |
| Train length | 105 m344 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2,824 m9265 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 213 t469,584 lb |
Operators of the Hunslet Engine BVmot
Railway companies that have operated the BVmot, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian State Railways | MÁV 434 | Hungary |
| Hungarian State Railways | MÁV BVmot | Hungary |
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