Rohr BART A Car

Built by Rohr

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Track gauge

1,676 mm

Indian broad gauge

Years built

1968–1975

59 units

Overview of the Rohr BART A Car

Explore the BART A Car, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) serving the Bay Area Rapid Transit in the United States.

These iconic trains, built by Rohr from 1968 to 1975, underwent refurbishment between 1998 and 2002, ensuring continued modern service.

With a top speed of 130 km/h and a car length of 23 meters, the BART A Cars are well-suited for the region's transit network.

Operating on a 1 kV DC third rail system and featuring a broad gauge of 1676 mm, these EMUs are a significant part of the Bay Area's rail heritage.

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

Operator	Class	Country
Bay Area Rapid Transit	BART A	United States

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