© trainspo.comO&K MVG Typ A
Built by MAN, O&K, Rathgeber, WMD
Overview of the O&K MVG Typ A
Discover the MVG Typ A, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) that has served the Munich Transport Company (MVG) with distinction.
Built between 1967 and 1983 by renowned manufacturers MAN, O&K, Rathgeber, and WMD, these trains represent a significant chapter in German public transportation history.
With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the MVG Typ A boasts a top speed of 80 km/h and offers a comfortable capacity of 98 seats across its two-car formation (2M).
These robust units operate on 750 V DC via a third rail and have a train length of 37.15 meters, making them a vital component of urban mobility.
Featuring a B'B'+B'B' UIC axle arrangement and a weight of 3.55 tons, the MVG Typ A is a testament to reliable and efficient electric traction.
O&K 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 O&K 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 |
O&K MVG Typ A photos
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