WU DB 420

Built by MAN, WMD, LHB, MBB, O&K, Uerdingen, WU

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

2,400 kW

3,218 hp

Length

67.4 m

221 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1971

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'

Overview of the WU DB 420

Discover the DB 420, a versatile EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) that has been a staple of Deutsche Bahn AG's operations since 1971.

Built by renowned manufacturers like MAN and LHB, this series boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and offers comfortable seating for up to 194 passengers.

Operating in a three-car formation, the DB 420 generates a robust 2400 kW of power, making it perfectly suited for efficient S-Bahn services and connecting communities across Germany.

Its reliable performance is supported by a sturdy construction and a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical system, solidifying its importance within the German railway network.

WU DB 420 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	DB 420
Built by	MAN, WMD, LHB, MBB, O&K, Uerdingen, WU · 1971
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	2,400 kW3,218 hp	3,218 hp
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Formation	3 cars
Capacity	194 seats
Train length	67.4 m221 ft 2 in	221 ft 2 in
Width	3.08 m10 ft 1 in	10 ft 1 in