NEW MULTIPLE UNIT TRAINSET TYPE 472/473 FOR THE SUBURBAN SERVICE IN HAMBURG

These new multiple unit vehicles will replace an obsolete fleet. A trainset will consist of two traction cab car type 472 for 2nd class and one middle car type 473 for 1st class passengers. D.C. power at 1200 V is picked up from the 3rd rail by means of 8 collectors. Maximum speed is 100 km/h, maximum acceleration 1.75 m/sq s, deceleration 0.67 m/sq s. Total weight with maximum passenger load of 698 people is 166t.

• Corporate Authors:

  Verlag R Oldenbourg

  Rosenheimer Strasse 145
  Munich 80,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Rappenglueck, W
• Publication Date: 1975-3

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 57-64
• Serial:
  • Elektrische Bahnen
  • Publisher: Verlag R Oldenbourg

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Commuter cars; Multiple unit cars; Passenger cars; Railroad electrification; Third rail; Vehicle design
• Geographic Terms: Hamburg (Germany)
• Old TRIS Terms: Passenger car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00142592
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Federal Railroad Administration
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 1 1976 12:00AM