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Electric multiple unit

Stadler BZB 12-16

Built by Stadler

Top speed
70 km/h
43 mph
Weight
65.4 t
144,182 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Stadler BZB 12-16

Discover the BZB 12-16, a robust Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) engineered by Stadler for the Bayerische Zugspitzbahn AG in Germany.

This impressive locomotive boasts a unique "Bo'Bo'Bo'" classification and operates on a 1000 mm gauge, making it ideal for challenging mountain routes.

With a top speed of 70 km/h and a capacity for 106 seats spread across its 2-car formation, the BZB 12-16 offers efficient and comfortable passenger transport.

Its substantial build, weighing 65.4 tons and measuring 2.5 meters wide, is powered by 1.65 kV DC electric systems, ensuring reliable performance in its operational environment.

Stadler BZB 12-16 technical specifications

Value
Built byStadler
Top speed70 km/h43 mph
Electric systems
  • 1,65 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'Bo'
Formation2 cars
Capacity106 seats
Car length30.6 m100 ft 5 in
Width2.5 m8 ft 2 in
Weight65.4 t144,182 lb

Operators of the Stadler BZB 12-16

Railway companies that have operated the BZB 12-16, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bayerische Zugspitzbahn AGBZB 12-16Germany

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