© trainspo.comTalbot DM 90
Built by Talbot
Overview of the Talbot DM 90
Discover the DM 90, a versatile Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train manufactured by Talbot between 1996 and 1998.
This efficient train boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and a seating capacity of 135 passengers across first and second class compartments.
The DM 90 operates with a 2-car formation and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, making it a common sight on railway networks.
Powered by a Cummins NTA 855 R4 prime mover, delivering 640 kW of power, this 95-tonne locomotive has served various operators in the Netherlands and Poland, including Arriva Nederland, Keolis Nederland, and Dutch Railways (NS).
Explore the specifications and operational history of this reliable and widely used DMU train.
Talbot DM 90 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Talbot · 1996–199853 units | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 640 kW858 hp | |
| Prime mover | Cummins NTA 855 R4 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'B'+B'2' | |
| Formation | 2 cars (2M) | |
| Capacity | 1st class 12, 2nd class 123 seats | |
| Train length | 52.34 m171 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 95 t209,439 lb |
Operators of the Talbot DM 90
Railway companies that have operated the DM 90, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Arriva Nederland | AN DM 90 | Netherlands |
| Dutch Railways | NS DM 90 | Netherlands |
| Keolis Nederland | Keolis NL DM 90 | Netherlands |
| Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum | NSM DM 90 | Netherlands |
| NoordNed Personenvervoer BV | NN DM 90 | Netherlands |
| Veolia Transport Nederland B.V. | VeoliaNL DM 90 | Netherlands |
| Stowarzyszenie Kolejowych Przewozów Lokalnych | SKPL SD85 | Poland |
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