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Electric multiple unit

MAN ET 170

Built by MAN, O&K, Rathgeber, Wegmann, SSW, BBC

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Length
65.52 m
215 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1967–1970
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo

Overview of the MAN ET 170

Discover the ET 170, a notable EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) that has served Deutsche Bahn AG in Germany.

This versatile electric train, classified as DB 470, boasts a unique Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo' axle configuration.

Built between 1967 and 1970 by renowned manufacturers like MAN and SSW, the ET 170 reaches a top speed of 100 km/h, making it a reliable choice for regional transport.

With a train length of 65.52 meters and a width of 2.9 meters, it offers ample capacity for passengers.

The ET 170 operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, a common specification in Germany.

MAN ET 170 technical specifications

Value
Built byMAN, O&K, Rathgeber, Wegmann, SSW, BBC · 1967–1970
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo
Train length65.52 m215 ft 0 in
Width2.9 m9 ft 6 in

Operators of the MAN ET 170

Railway companies that have operated the ET 170, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 470Germany

MAN ET 170 photos

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