© trainspo.comStadler ZSSK 840
Built by ŽOS Vrútky, Bombardier, Stadler
Overview of the Stadler ZSSK 840
Experience the ZSSK 840, a modern and efficient Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) that serves Slovakia's rail network.
Built by a collaboration of ŽOS Vrútky, Bombardier, and Stadler, this locomotive boasts a robust construction and a sleek design.
With a top speed of 115 km/h and a length of 38.47 meters, the ZSSK 840 is well-suited for both regional and intercity routes, offering a comfortable journey.
Its impressive 500 kW power output, combined with a weight of 58 tons, ensures reliable performance and efficient operation on the 1435 mm gauge tracks.
The ZSSK 840 is a testament to modern railway engineering, providing a dependable and contemporary solution for passenger transport in Slovakia, operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK).
Stadler ZSSK 840 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | ŽOS Vrútky, Bombardier, Stadler | |
| Top speed | 115 km/h71 mph | |
| Power output | 500 kW671 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'Bo'2' | |
| Train length | 38.47 m126 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 3 m9 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 3.85 m12 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 58 t127,868 lb |
Operators of the Stadler ZSSK 840
Railway companies that have operated the ZSSK 840, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko | ZSSK 840 | Slovakia |
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