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Electric multiple unit

WU F76

Built by ABB, Adtranz, AEG, O&K, Siemens, WU

Top speed

70 km/h

43 mph

Length

32.1 m

105 ft 4 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1977–1978

Axle arrangement

B'B'+B'B'

Overview of the WU F76

Discover the BVG F76, an electric multiple unit (EMU) train that served the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) in Germany.

Built between 1977 and 1978 by a consortium including ABB, Adtranz, and Siemens, this resilient locomotive boasts a top speed of 70 km/h.

The F76 model, characterized by its B'B'+B'B' classification, is a 2-car formation measuring 32.1 meters in length and a width of 2.65 meters.

It operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, drawing power from a 750 V DC third rail system.

With a capacity of 72 seats, the BVG F76 was a reliable workhorse for urban transportation in Berlin.

WU F76 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BVG F
Built by	ABB, Adtranz, AEG, O&K, Siemens, WU · 1977–1978
Top speed	70 km/h43 mph	43 mph
Electric systems	750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'B'+B'B'
Formation	2 cars
Capacity	72 seats
Train length	32.1 m105 ft 4 in	105 ft 4 in
Width	2.65 m8 ft 8 in	8 ft 8 in

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Operators of the WU F76

Railway companies that have operated the F76, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe	BVG F76	Germany

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