© trainspo.comWU 628.2
Built by AEG, DUEWAG, WU
Overview of the WU 628.2
Discover the 628.2, a versatile German-designed Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU).
This robust train boasts a power output of 404 kW and a top speed of 120 km/h.
Constructed in 1986 by AEG, DUEWAG, and WU, the 628.2 is a 2-car unit measuring 46.2 meters in length and operates on standard 1435 mm gauge track.
It offers comfortable seating with a capacity of 10 first-class seats and 112 second-class seats.
The 628.2 has a distinguished service history, operating in countries like the Czech Republic and Germany with various well-known railway companies, making it a noteworthy piece of European rolling stock.
WU 628.2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 628 | |
| Built by | AEG, DUEWAG, WU · 1986150 units | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 404 kW542 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'B'+2'2' | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Capacity | 1st class 10, 2nd class 112 seats | |
| Car length | 46.2 m151 ft 7 in |
Operators of the WU 628.2
Railway companies that have operated the 628.2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Arriva vlaky s.r.o. | Arriva Czech 945 | Czechia |
| GW Train Regio a.s. | GWTR 628.2 | Czechia |
| RegioJet a.s. | RJ 628.2 | Czechia |
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 628.2 | Germany |
| Regio Calatori | Regio Calatori 628.2 | Romania |
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