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Diesel multiple unit

MBB DB 610

Built by ABB, AEG, DUEWAG, MAN, MBB, Siemens

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Weight
95 t
209,439 lb
Length
51.75 m
169 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1992
20 units

Overview of the MBB DB 610

Explore the DB 610, an iconic Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) from Deutsche Bahn AG in Germany.

This locomotive embodies comfort and efficiency, serving as a cornerstone of German rail transport.

Built in 1992 by a consortium of renowned manufacturers including ABB, AEG, DUEWAG, MAN, MBB, and Siemens, the DB 610 showcases robust engineering.

It boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and can comfortably seat up to 136 passengers.

Its standard two-car formation and a length of 51.75 meters make it a versatile train for various routes.

With a width of 2.85 meters and a weight of 95 tons, it is perfectly suited for 1435 mm gauge tracks.

The DB 610 represents a reliable and proven rail mobility solution, ideal for daily commutes and regional journeys across Germany.

MBB DB 610 technical specifications

Value
Built byABB, AEG, DUEWAG, MAN, MBB, Siemens · 199220 units
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation2 cars
Capacity136 seats
Train length51.75 m169 ft 9 in
Width2.85 m9 ft 4 in
Weight95 t209,439 lb

Operators of the MBB DB 610

Railway companies that have operated the DB 610, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 610Germany

MBB DB 610 photos

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