© trainspo.comMAN DB 610
Built by ABB, AEG, DUEWAG, MAN, MBB, Siemens
Overview of the MAN DB 610
Discover the DB 610, a versatile German DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) designed for efficient rail transport.
Built by a consortium including ABB, AEG, DUEWAG, MAN, MBB, and Siemens in 1992, this striking locomotive boasts a top speed of 160 km/h.
It features a two-car formation, offering a comfortable capacity of 136 seats for passengers.
With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, a length of 51.75 meters, and a width of 2.85 meters, the DB 610 is a robust and reliable addition to the Deutsche Bahn AG fleet.
Weighing in at 95 tons, this locomotive exemplifies German engineering prowess in the railway sector.
MAN DB 610 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | ABB, AEG, DUEWAG, MAN, MBB, Siemens · 199220 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Capacity | 136 seats | |
| Train length | 51.75 m169 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 95 t209,439 lb |
Operators of the MAN DB 610
Railway companies that have operated the DB 610, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 610 | Germany |
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