© trainspo.comStadler Flirt 4/8 15kV
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Overview of the Stadler Flirt 4/8 15kV
Discover the Stadler FLIRT 4/8 15kV, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) built in 2004. This 1435mm gauge railway vehicle is renowned for its efficiency and capacity, capable of transporting up to 181 passengers in second class. With a top speed of 160 km/h and a powerful 2000 kW output, the FLIRT 4/8 is a reliable choice for railway operators.
Operating on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical systems, this train ensures compatibility with various networks across Germany. Its UIC axle configuration of Bo'2'2'Bo' and a total length of 58.3 meters provide both stability and ample space for passengers.
Measuring 2.88 meters wide and 4.18 meters high, the FLIRT 4/8 15kV expertly balances functional design with high performance. Its substantial weight of 100 tons is a testament to its robust and dependable construction.
This versatile train model is operated by several leading companies in Germany, including Abellio Rail NRW GmbH, Cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft, and WestfalenBahn, making it a key component of modern rail transportation.
Stadler Flirt 4/8 15kV technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Flirt | |
| Family | Flirt | |
| Built by | Stadler · 2004 | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 2,000 kW2,682 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'2'Bo' | |
| Capacity | 2nd class 181 seats | |
| Car length | 58.3 m191 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 2.88 m9 ft 5 in | |
| Height | 4.18 m13 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 100 t220,462 lb |
Operators of the Stadler Flirt 4/8 15kV
Railway companies that have operated the Flirt 4/8 15kV, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Abellio Rail NRW GmbH | Abellio ET 23 | Germany |
| Cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft | Cantus 427 | Germany |
| Keolis S.A. | Eurobahn 427 | Germany |
| VIAS GmbH | VIAS ET300 | Germany |
| WestfalenBahn | WFB ET001 | Germany |
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