© trainspo.comMAN ET 71
Built by LHB, MAN, Wegmann, BBC
Overview of the MAN ET 71
Explore the ET 71, a notable electric multiple unit that once served the Deutsche Bahn AG network.
Built by LHB, MAN, Wegmann, and BBC, this EMU embodies both design and reliability.
With a top speed of 80 km/h and an impressive length of 62.52 meters, the ET 71 stands as a testament to railway engineering.
Its 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'+Bo'Bo' UIC axle configuration define its performance and versatility on German tracks.
Key characteristics include a width of 2.9 meters, ensuring seamless integration with railway infrastructure.
MAN ET 71 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | LHB, MAN, Wegmann, BBC | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'+Bo'Bo' | |
| Train length | 62.52 m205 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 2.9 m9 ft 6 in |
Operators of the MAN ET 71
Railway companies that have operated the ET 71, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 471 | Germany |
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