© trainspo.comWerkspoor Plan V
Built by Werkspoor, Talbot, DUEWAG
Overview of the Werkspoor Plan V
Discover the iconic Plan V, a classic EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) train that has served the Netherlands with distinction.
Built by Werkspoor, Talbot, and DUEWAG, this versatile locomotive boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and a capacity for 24 passengers in first class and 104 in second class.
With its 1.5 kV DC electric system and a powerful output of 1400 kW, the Plan V was a workhorse on Dutch railways, operated by various organizations including Dutch Railways (NS), Connexxion, and Keolis Nederland.
Explore the history and specifications of this notable train, a true piece of railway heritage.
Werkspoor Plan V technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Mat '64 | |
| Built by | Werkspoor, Talbot, DUEWAG | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 1,400 kW1,877 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'Bo'+Bo'2' | |
| Capacity | 1st class 24, 2nd class 104 seats | |
| Weight | 86 t189,597 lb |
Operators of the Werkspoor Plan V
Railway companies that have operated the Plan V, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Connexxion | CXXN Plan V | Netherlands |
| Dutch Railways | NS Plan V | Netherlands |
| Karel Foundation | Karel Plan V | Netherlands |
| Keolis Nederland | Keolis NL Plan V | Netherlands |
| Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum | NSM Plan V | Netherlands |
| Stichting 2454 CREW | CREW Plan V | Netherlands |
| Stichting Mat '64 | Mat64 Plan V | Netherlands |
Werkspoor Plan V photos
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