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Electric multiple unit

MBB DB 403 (1973)

Built by AEG, BBC, LHB, MBB

Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Power output
3,840 kW
5,150 hp
Weight
235.7 t
519,629 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1973
3 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the MBB DB 403 (1973)

Explore the iconic DB 403 (1973) EMU, a remarkable electric multiple unit from Deutsche Bahn AG.

Built in 1973 by AEG, BBC, LHB, and MBB, this train boasts a formidable top speed of 200 km/h, showcasing its impressive performance capabilities.

With a compact 3-car formation and a substantial weight of 235.7 tons, the DB 403 is a testament to German railway engineering excellence.

Its powerful 3840 kW output and standard 1435 mm gauge ensure efficient and reliable operation on the network.

MBB DB 403 (1973) technical specifications

Value
Built byAEG, BBC, LHB, MBB · 19733 units
Top speed200 km/h124 mph
Power output3,840 kW5,150 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Formation3 cars
Weight235.7 t519,629 lb

Operators of the MBB DB 403 (1973)

Railway companies that have operated the DB 403 (1973), with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 403 (1973)Germany

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