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O&K A3E – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

O&K A3E

Built by ABB, AEG, O&K, Siemens, WU

Top speed
62 km/h
39 mph
Power output
712 kW
955 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the O&K A3E

Discover the BVG A3E, an iconic electric multiple unit series that defines the urban landscape of Berlin.

This particular train boasts a track gauge of 1435 mm and can reach a top speed of 62 km/h, powered by 750 V DC supplied via a third rail, delivering an impressive 712 kW of power output.

Manufactured by a consortium of leading companies including ABB, AEG, O&K, Siemens, and WU, the A3E series stands as a testament to efficiency and reliability in public transportation.

Measuring 2.3 meters in width and 3.18 meters in height, this EMU is perfectly integrated into the city's infrastructure, playing a vital role within the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG).

O&K A3E technical specifications

Value
SeriesBVG A3
Built byABB, AEG, O&K, Siemens, WU
Top speed62 km/h39 mph
Power output712 kW955 hp
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Width2.3 m7 ft 7 in
Height3.18 m10 ft 5 in

Operators of the O&K A3E

Railway companies that have operated the A3E, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Berliner VerkehrsbetriebeBVG A3EGermany

O&K A3E photos

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