© trainspo.comVoith TFG 78-32
Built by DUEWAG, Cummins, Voith, SIG
Overview of the Voith TFG 78-32
Discover the TFG 78-32, a robust Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) renowned for its reliable performance and efficiency in regional transport operations.
This well-engineered train, built by DUEWAG, Cummins, Voith, and SIG between 1981 and 1982, operates in Romania with Transferoviar Călători under the classification TFC 78.3.
Boasting a top speed of 100 km/h and a two-car formation, the TFG 78-32 is perfectly suited for passenger service on standard gauge tracks (1435 mm), offering a length of 43.45 meters for comfortable travel.
Its sturdy construction and operational capabilities make the TFG 78-32 a dependable choice for modern rail transportation.
Voith TFG 78-32 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | NS DH2 | |
| Built by | DUEWAG, Cummins, Voith, SIG · 1981–198231 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 420 kW563 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'B'+B'2' | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Train length | 43.45 m142 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2 m6 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 3.66 m12 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 69 t152,119 lb |
Operators of the Voith TFG 78-32
Railway companies that have operated the TFG 78-32, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Transferoviar Călători | TFC 78.3 | Romania |
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