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VEB VT 2.09
Built by VEB
Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Length
13.55 m
44 ft 5 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1962–1969
Axle arrangement
1'A'
Overview of the VEB VT 2.09
Discover the VT 2.09 railcar, a versatile unit built by VEB between 1962 and 1969.
This 1435 mm gauge railcar, designed for passenger services, boasts a top speed of 90 km/h.
Its 2-car formation, featuring a motor car, makes it an efficient choice for various routes.
The VT 2.09 has served with CFR Călători as class 79 and also with SC Transferoviar Grup SA as TFG 79 in Romania.
Explore its robust construction and operational history with this detailed overview.
VEB VT 2.09 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | VT 2.09 | |
| Built by | VEB · 1962–1969 | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 1'A' | |
| Formation | 2 cars (1M) | |
| Length | 13.55 m44 ft 5 in |
Operators of the VEB VT 2.09
Railway companies that have operated the VT 2.09, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| CFR passenger services | CFR Călători 79 | Romania |
| SC Transferoviar Grup SA | TFG 79 | Romania |
VEB VT 2.09 photos
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