Skip to content
Locomotive-Specs
Linke-Hofmann LHB VT 2E – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

Linke-Hofmann LHB VT 2E

Built by Linke-Hofmann

Top speed
88 km/h
55 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1976–1977
16 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'2'Bo'

Overview of the Linke-Hofmann LHB VT 2E

Explore the LHB VT 2E, a delightful diesel multiple unit gracing the tracks in Romania with Regio Calatori and in Germany on the Taunusbahn.

Built by Linke-Hofmann between 1976 and 1977, this two-car set boasts a top speed of 88 km/h and provides seating for 88 passengers.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a car length of 30.1 meters, the LHB VT 2E is a dependable and efficient choice for regional passenger transport.

Linke-Hofmann LHB VT 2E technical specifications

Value
SeriesLHB VT 2E
Built byLinke-Hofmann · 1976–197716 units
Top speed88 km/h55 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'2'Bo'
Formation2 cars
Capacity88 seats
Car length30.1 m98 ft 9 in
Source of the data: nl.wikipedia.orgView this model on trainspo.com Spotted an error? Let us know

Operators of the Linke-Hofmann LHB VT 2E

Railway companies that have operated the LHB VT 2E, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
TaunusbahnTSB VT 2EGermany
Regio CalatoriRegio Calatori 960Romania

Linke-Hofmann LHB VT 2E photos

Photos © their respective authors, shared on trainspo.com. They may show liveries or variants that differ from the specifications above.

Other Linke-Hofmann models

All Linke-Hofmann models

Similar electric multiple units from other manufacturers

All electric multiple units
All Linke-Hofmann models All electric multiple units