© trainspo.comLHB 628.0
Built by Uerdingen, LHB
Overview of the LHB 628.0
Explore the versatile 628.0 series diesel multiple unit, a true workhorse of the rails.
Built between 1974 and 1975 by Uerdingen and LHB, this modern train offers seating for 136 passengers.
With a top speed of 120 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the 628.0 series has served various railway companies, including Luxembourg Railways (CFL), InterRegional Calatori in Romania, and Masovian Railways in Poland.
Its notable B'2'+2'B' axle arrangement highlights the technical capabilities of this reliable rail vehicle.
LHB 628.0 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 628 | |
| Built by | Uerdingen, LHB · 1974–197512 units | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'2'+2'B' | |
| Capacity | 136 seats |
Operators of the LHB 628.0
Railway companies that have operated the 628.0, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg Railways | CFL 628.0 | Luxembourg |
| Masovian Railways | KMKOL VT 628 | Poland |
| InterRegional Calatori | IRC 628.0 | Romania |
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