© trainspo.comWU Typ B / B-Wagen
Built by Adtranz, BBC, Uerdingen, Kiepe, Siemens, WU
Overview of the WU Typ B / B-Wagen
Explore the Typ B / B-Wagen, an iconic German tram known for its robust design and urban transit legacy.
Built between 1973 and 1999 by esteemed manufacturers like Adtranz and Siemens, this tram comfortably seats 72 passengers and achieves a top speed of 100 km/h.
Featuring a 1435 mm gauge and a B'2'B' axle configuration, the Typ B / B-Wagen has been a staple in cities such as Duisburg, Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Bonn.
With a length of 28 meters, it offers a versatile and efficient solution for modern urban tram networks.
WU Typ B / B-Wagen technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Adtranz, BBC, Uerdingen, Kiepe, Siemens, WU · 1973–1999 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'2'B' | |
| Capacity | 72 seats | |
| Train length | 28 m91 ft 10 in |
Operators of the WU Typ B / B-Wagen
Railway companies that have operated the Typ B / B-Wagen, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft | DVG B80C | Germany |
| Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe | KVBAG Typ B | Germany |
| Rheinbahn Düsseldorf | Rheinbahn B80D | Germany |
| Stadtwerke Bonn | SWB B | Germany |
WU Typ B / B-Wagen photos
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