© trainspo.comWU WEG VT 400
Built by Adtranz, WU
Overview of the WU WEG VT 400
Discover the WEG VT 400, an elegant diesel railcar built by Adtranz and WU between 1981 and 1984.
This robust vehicle boasts a powerful 514 kW output and can reach a top speed of 100 km/h, making it a reliable workhorse for regional lines.
Designed for standard gauge (1435 mm) tracks, the WEG VT 400 comfortably seats 79 passengers in its second-class compartments.
With its B'B' axle configuration and a weight of 40 tons, this railcar is well-suited for operations within the German railway network, notably serving the Württembergische Eisenbahngesellschaft. Experience the efficiency and performance of the WEG VT 400, a true classic in railway transport.
WU WEG VT 400 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | VT 400 | |
| Built by | Adtranz, WU · 1981–1984 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 514 kW689 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B' | |
| Capacity | 2nd class 79 seats | |
| Weight | 40 t88,185 lb |
Operators of the WU WEG VT 400
Railway companies that have operated the WEG VT 400, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Württembergische Eisenbahngesellschaft | WEG VT 400 | Germany |
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