© trainspo.comSGP GKB VT 70
Built by SGP
Overview of the SGP GKB VT 70
Discover the GKB VT 70, a versatile and efficient diesel multiple unit (DMU).
Built by SGP between 1980 and 1986, this locomotive, also known as the LHB VT 2E, features a Bo'2'Bo' axle configuration and measures 32.6 meters in length with a weight of 52 tonnes.
The VT 70 offers comfortable seating for up to 114 passengers, making it a reliable choice for rail transport.
Operating in Austria with the Graz-Köflacher Bahn und Busbetrieb GmbH (GKB) on standard gauge (1435 mm) tracks, this DMU represents a solid contribution to the railway network.
SGP GKB VT 70 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | LHB VT 2E | |
| Built by | SGP · 1980–198613 units | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 114 seats | |
| Car length | 32.6 m106 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 52 t114,640 lb | |
| Datasheet | www.gkb.at |
Operators of the SGP GKB VT 70
Railway companies that have operated the GKB VT 70, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Graz-Köflacher Bahn und Busbetrieb GmbH | GKB VT 70 | Austria |
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