© trainspo.comMAN SSB ZT 4
Built by AEG, MAN, SLM
Overview of the MAN SSB ZT 4
Discover the SSB ZT 4, a classic EMU that has served the Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB) in Germany with distinction. Built in 1982 by AEG, MAN, and SLM, this reliable unit boasts a gauge of 1000 mm, making it a perfect fit for its operational environment.
The SSB ZT 4 features a robust design, with a car length of 20.11 meters, a width of 2.65 meters, and a height of 3.71 meters. It operates efficiently with 750 V DC electric systems, reaching a top speed of 30 km/h, ensuring smooth and dependable service on its routes.
This particular model, the SSB ZT 4, is a testament to enduring railway engineering, continuing to be a valued part of urban transportation infrastructure.
MAN SSB ZT 4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | AEG, MAN, SLM · 19823 units | |
| Top speed | 30 km/h19 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Car length | 20.11 m66 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.65 m8 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 3.71 m12 ft 2 in |
Operators of the MAN SSB ZT 4
Railway companies that have operated the SSB ZT 4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG | SSB ZT 4 | Germany |
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