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Electric multiple unit

LHB ET 71

Built by LHB, MAN, Wegmann, BBC

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Length
62.52 m
205 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the LHB ET 71

Discover the ET 71, an iconic electric multiple unit that served Deutsche Bahn AG in Germany.

This distinctive train, part of the DB 471 class, showcased German engineering with contributions from LHB, MAN, Wegmann, and BBC.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a length of 62.52 meters, the ET 71 was a reliable workhorse on standard gauge tracks.

Its unique Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'+Bo'Bo' axle configuration allowed for efficient operation and passenger transport during its service life.

Experience the legacy of this classic German EMU, a testament to railway innovation.

LHB ET 71 technical specifications

Value
Built byLHB, MAN, Wegmann, BBC
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'+Bo'Bo'
Train length62.52 m205 ft 1 in
Width2.9 m9 ft 6 in
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Operators of the LHB ET 71

Railway companies that have operated the ET 71, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 471Germany

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