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Tram

LHB TW 6000

Built by AEG, Uerdingen, Kiepe, LHB, Siemens

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Weight
38.8 t
85,539 lb
Length
28.28 m
92 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1974–1993
260 units
Axle arrangement
B’2’2’B’

Overview of the LHB TW 6000

Discover the versatile TW 6000 tram, a staple in urban transportation.

Built by renowned manufacturers like AEG, Siemens, and LHB between 1974 and 1993, this robust tram has served cities with efficiency and reliability.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a capacity for 46 seated passengers, the TW 6000 is designed for comfortable and effective public transit.

Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and a length of 28.28 meters make it a familiar sight on many urban networks.

This tram has been a trusted workhorse for transport companies, including the Budapest Transport Company (BKV) and üstra in Hanover.

Experience the enduring legacy of the TW 6000, a model synonymous with quality and practical design in the world of trams.

LHB TW 6000 technical specifications

Value
Built byAEG, Uerdingen, Kiepe, LHB, Siemens · 1974–1993260 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB’2’2’B’
Capacity46 seats
Train length28.28 m92 ft 9 in
Width2.4 m7 ft 10 in
Height3.31 m10 ft 10 in
Weight38.8 t85,539 lb

Operators of the LHB TW 6000

Railway companies that have operated the TW 6000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
üstra Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebeüstra TW 6000Germany
Budapest Transport CompanyBKV TW 6000Hungary

LHB TW 6000 photos

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