© trainspo.comStadler Flirt 2/6 15kV
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Overview of the Stadler Flirt 2/6 15kV
Discover the Flirt 2/6 15kV, a modern Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for efficient passenger transport.
Built by Stadler, this sleek train boasts a comfortable interior with 16 seats in first class and 68 in second class. Its 1435 mm gauge and Bo'2'2' UIC axle configuration ensure smooth operation on standard tracks.
Measuring 42.1 meters in length and weighing 76 tons, the Flirt 2/6 15kV is powered by 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems. It's a reliable choice for various rail operators, including Abellio Rail NRW GmbH in Germany, where it operates as the Abellio ET 22.
Stadler Flirt 2/6 15kV technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Flirt | |
| Family | Flirt | |
| Built by | Stadler | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'2' | |
| Capacity | 1st class 16, 2nd class 68 seats | |
| Train length | 42.1 m138 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 76 t167,551 lb |
Operators of the Stadler Flirt 2/6 15kV
Railway companies that have operated the Flirt 2/6 15kV, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Abellio Rail NRW GmbH | Abellio ET 22 | Germany |
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