LHB DB 403 (1973)

Built by AEG, BBC, LHB, MBB

Top speed

200 km/h

124 mph

Power output

3,840 kW

5,150 hp

Weight

235.7 t

519,629 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1973

3 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the LHB DB 403 (1973)

Discover the iconic DB 403 (1973), a classic German Electric Multiple Unit (EMU).

Built in 1973 by a consortium of AEG, BBC, LHB, and MBB, this train is a testament to innovative engineering.

It boasts a sleek design and is capable of reaching impressive speeds of up to 200 km/h, making it a swift performer on the rails.

With a 3-car formation and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the DB 403 offers efficient operation.

Its substantial power output of 3840 kW and sophisticated Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' axle configuration ensure reliable performance.

Serving Deutsche Bahn AG, this EMU is a significant piece of Germany's railway heritage.