© trainspo.comKiepe TW 6000
Built by AEG, Uerdingen, Kiepe, LHB, Siemens
Overview of the Kiepe TW 6000
Discover the TW 6000, a versatile tram model with a rich history in urban transport.
Built between 1974 and 1993 by renowned manufacturers like AEG and Siemens, this robust tram has served cities across Europe.
The TW 6000 boasts a top speed of 80 km/h, making it efficient for city routes.
It offers a comfortable capacity of 46 seats and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge.
With a length of 28.28 meters, this tram is well-suited for busy metropolitan areas.
Its distinctive B’2’2’B’ axle arrangement and sturdy construction ensure reliable performance.
This model has been a key part of public transportation in Budapest, Hungary, operated by BKV, and in Hanover, Germany, by üstra.
Experience the legacy of the TW 6000, a testament to effective urban mobility solutions.
Kiepe 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 Kiepe 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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