© trainspo.comMAN MVG Typ A
Built by MAN, O&K, Rathgeber, WMD
Overview of the MAN MVG Typ A
Discover the MVG Typ A, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) that served the Munich Transport Company.
Built between 1967 and 1983 by manufacturers like MAN, O&K, Rathgeber, and WMD, this robust train offers a comfortable journey with seating for 98 passengers.
Operating on standard gauge tracks and powered by a 750 V DC third rail system, the MVG Typ A boasts a top speed of 80 km/h, making it a reliable workhorse for urban transit.
Its distinctive 2-car formation (2M) and a train length of 37.15 meters ensured efficient passenger movement within Germany's public transportation network.
MAN MVG Typ A technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | MAN, O&K, Rathgeber, WMD · 1967–1983193 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B'+B'B' | |
| Formation | 2 cars (2M) | |
| Capacity | 98 seats | |
| Train length | 37.15 m121 ft 11 in | |
| Height | 2.9 m9 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 3.55 t7,826 lb |
Operators of the MAN MVG Typ A
Railway companies that have operated the MVG Typ A, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Munich Transport Company | MVG Typ A | Germany |
MAN MVG Typ A photos
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