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Siemens TW 6000

Built by AEG, Uerdingen, Kiepe, LHB, Siemens

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Weight
38.8 t
85,539 lb
Length
28.28 m
92 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1974–1993
260 units
Axle arrangement
B’2’2’B’

Overview of the Siemens TW 6000

Explore the TW 6000, a modern tram designed for efficient urban transport.

This reliable tram model, with a length of 28.28 meters and seating for 46 passengers, has served major transport companies including BKV in Hungary and üstra in Germany.

Built by AEG, Uerdingen, Kiepe, LHB, and Siemens between 1974 and 1993, the TW 6000 is recognized for its sturdiness and a substantial weight of 38.8 tons.

Boasting a top speed of 80 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, it's a dependable choice for tram networks. Discover the features and enduring legacy of this versatile TW 6000 tram, a cornerstone of public transportation in various European cities.

Siemens TW 6000 technical specifications

Value
Built byAEG, Uerdingen, Kiepe, LHB, Siemens · 1974–1993260 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB’2’2’B’
Capacity46 seats
Train length28.28 m92 ft 9 in
Width2.4 m7 ft 10 in
Height3.31 m10 ft 10 in
Weight38.8 t85,539 lb

Operators of the Siemens TW 6000

Railway companies that have operated the TW 6000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
üstra Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebeüstra TW 6000Germany
Budapest Transport CompanyBKV TW 6000Hungary

Siemens TW 6000 photos

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