© trainspo.comStadler BVG IK
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Overview of the Stadler BVG IK
Explore the BVG IK, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) designed by Stadler.
Built between 2014 and 2020, this versatile train operates on a 1435 mm gauge track and is powered by a 750 V DC third rail system.
The BVG IK features a 4-car formation (2M2T), offering a total train length of 51.64 meters. With a top speed of 70 km/h and a power output of 1080 kW, it efficiently serves the needs of Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe in Germany.
Discover the engineering and specifications of this notable locomotive.
Stadler BVG IK technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Stadler · 2014–2020 | |
| Top speed | 70 km/h43 mph | |
| Power output | 1,080 kW1,448 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 4 cars (2M2T) | |
| Train length | 51.64 m169 ft 5 in | |
| Width | 2.4 m7 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 3.21 m10 ft 6 in | |
| Datasheet | www.stadlerrail.com |
Operators of the Stadler BVG IK
Railway companies that have operated the BVG IK, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe | BVG IK | Germany |
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