ELECTRIC EXPRESS MULTIPLE-UNIT TRAIN TYPE ET 403 OF THE WEST GERMAN RAILROAD SYSTEMS. OUTLINE OF A NEW DEVELOPMENT

ELEKTRISCHER SCHNELLTRIEBZUG ET 403 DER DEUTSCHEN BUNDESBAHN, GRUNDZUEGE EINER NEUEN ENTWICKLUNG

Technical details are presented of a new Intercity-Network system in West Germany. It connects densely populated regions with regular express trains running exclusively first class on electrified tracks. The service is designed for a maximum speed of 200 km/hr. The electric equipment and carriage structure are described.

• Corporate Authors:

  Verlag R Oldenbourg

  Rosenheimer Strasse 145
  Munich 80,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Rappenglueck, W
• Publication Date: 1973-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 98-108
• Serial:
  • Elektrische Bahnen
  • Publisher: Verlag R Oldenbourg

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: High speed rail; Multiple unit trains; Passenger cars; Passenger service; Technology
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Subject Areas: Passenger Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051460
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 5 1974 12:00AM