© trainspo.comMAN DB 614
Built by Uerdingen, MAN
Overview of the MAN DB 614
Discover the DB 614, an iconic diesel multiple unit built by Uerdingen and MAN between 1972 and 1975. This reliable train, designed for regional passenger transport, boasts a top speed of 140 km/h.
With a formation of 3 cars (2M1T) and a gauge of 1435 mm, the DB 614 exemplifies robust German engineering. Its impressive length of 79.46 meters and a power output of 754 kW make it a capable performer.
Originally serving Deutsche Bahn AG, this versatile DMU has also found service in Poland as the SKPL SN84 and in Romania as the TFC 76.1, highlighting its enduring legacy in European rail operations.
MAN DB 614 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DB 614 | |
| Built by | Uerdingen, MAN · 1972–1975 | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 754 kW1,011 hp | |
| Prime mover | MAN D 3650 HM 12 U | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'2 +2'2'+2'B' | |
| Formation | 3 cars (2M1T) | |
| Train length | 79.46 m260 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 142 t313,056 lb |
Operators of the MAN DB 614
Railway companies that have operated the DB 614, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 614 | Germany |
| Stowarzyszenie Kolejowych Przewozów Lokalnych | SKPL SN84 | Poland |
| Transferoviar Călători | TFC 76.1 | Romania |
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