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Electric multiple unit

Rathgeber MVG Typ A

Built by MAN, O&K, Rathgeber, WMD

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Weight
3.6 t
7,826 lb
Length
37.15 m
121 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1967–1983
193 units
Axle arrangement
B'B'+B'B'

Overview of the Rathgeber MVG Typ A

Discover the MVG Typ A, an electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for efficient urban transport.

This train, operated by the Munich Transport Company, boasts a practical 1435 mm gauge and a compact 2-car formation.

Built between 1967 and 1983 by manufacturers like MAN and Rathgeber, the MVG Typ A offers 98 seats and reaches a top speed of 80 km/h.

Its robust B'B'+B'B' axle configuration and 750 V DC electric system ensure reliable service for commuters.

Explore the specifications of this classic German EMU, a testament to enduring public transportation design.

Rathgeber MVG Typ A technical specifications

Value
Built byMAN, O&K, Rathgeber, WMD · 1967–1983193 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'+B'B'
Formation2 cars (2M)
Capacity98 seats
Train length37.15 m121 ft 11 in
Height2.9 m9 ft 6 in
Weight3.55 t7,826 lb
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Operators of the Rathgeber MVG Typ A

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

OperatorClassCountry
Munich Transport CompanyMVG Typ AGermany

Rathgeber MVG Typ A photos

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