Voith DH2

Built by Cummins, DUEWAG, SIG, Voith

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

420 kW

563 hp

Weight

69 t

152,119 lb

Length

43.45 m

142 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1981–1982

31 units

Overview of the Voith DH2

Discover the DH2, a versatile diesel multiple unit (DMU) designed for efficient passenger transport.

Built between 1981 and 1982, this robust locomotive boasts a top speed of 100 km/h, making it ideal for regional and local routes.

The DH2's 2-car (2M) formation ensures adequate capacity and comfort for passengers. It has served various operators, including Arriva Nederland, NoordNed Personenvervoer BV, and Veolia Transport Nederland B.V. in the Netherlands, as well as Ferrocarril Casimiro in Argentina.

In Poland, the DH2 operated under Przewozy Regionalne (Polregio SN83) and Stowarzyszenie Kolejowych Przewozów Lokalnych (SKPL). With a power output of 420 kW and a length of 43.45 meters, the DH2 is a reliable and effective choice for railway operations.

Featuring a 1435 mm gauge and classified as 2'B'+B'2' by UIC, the DH2 exemplifies durable and solid railway engineering, a cornerstone of modern rail transport.

Voith DH2 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	NS DH2
Built by	Cummins, DUEWAG, SIG, Voith · 1981–198231 units
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	420 kW563 hp	563 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	2'B'+B'2'
Formation	2 cars (2M)
Train length	43.45 m142 ft 7 in	142 ft 7 in
Width	2 m6 ft 7 in	6 ft 7 in
Height	3.66 m12 ft 0 in	12 ft 0 in
Weight	69 t152,119 lb	152,119 lb

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Operators of the Voith DH2

Railway companies that have operated the DH2, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Ferrocarril Casimiro	FC DH2	Argentina
Arriva Nederland	AN DH2	Netherlands
NoordNed Personenvervoer BV	NN DH2	Netherlands
Veolia Transport Nederland B.V.	VeoliaNL DH2	Netherlands
Przewozy Regionalne	Polregio SN83	Poland
Stowarzyszenie Kolejowych Przewozów Lokalnych	SKPL SN83	Poland