Siemens VAG DT1

Built by AEG, MAN, Siemens

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Weight

52 t

114,640 lb

Length

37.15 m

121 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

B'B'+B'B'

Overview of the Siemens VAG DT1

Discover the VAG DT1, a distinctive Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for urban and suburban transport.

This robust locomotive, built by AEG, MAN, and Siemens, boasts a top speed of 80 km/h and operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

With a train length of 37.15 meters and a weight of 52 tonnes, the VAG DT1 is a reliable workhorse in Germany, specifically serving the Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberg. Its powerful 750 V DC electric system ensures efficient operation.

The VAG DT1's B'B'+B'B' axle configuration and dimensions of 2.9 m width and 3.53 m height make it a familiar sight in its operational network.

Siemens VAG DT1 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	AEG, MAN, Siemens
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Electric systems	750 V DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'+B'B'
Train length	37.15 m121 ft 11 in	121 ft 11 in
Width	2.9 m9 ft 6 in	9 ft 6 in
Height	3.53 m11 ft 7 in	11 ft 7 in
Weight	52 t114,640 lb	114,640 lb