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Hamburg U-Bahn Type A
German U-Bahn train type formerly operated in Hamburg / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Type A is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type formerly operated on the Hamburg U-Bahn system. They were the first type of subway cars in Hamburg, entering service on 15 February 1912, and were later designated as Type T. Some cars were converted to maintenance service cars.[citation needed]
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![]() Type A (T6 car 220) in May 2006 | |
In service | 1912–1970 |
Manufacturer | AEG, Busch, Credé, Waggonfabrik Falkenried, Siemens |
Constructed | 1911–1929, 1940, 1943 |
Entered service | 1912 |
Refurbished | 1947–53, 1959–61 |
Scrapped | 1970 |
Number built | 377 cars |
Number preserved | 6 cars |
Number scrapped | 371 cars |
Fleet numbers | 11–417 |
Capacity | 34 seats[1] |
Operators | Hamburger Hochbahn AG |
Depots | Barmbek |
Specifications | |
Train length | 12.80 m (42 ft 0 in)–13 m (42 ft 8 in) |
Width | 2.56 m (8 ft 5 in)[2] |
Height | 3.14 m (10 ft 4 in)[1] |
Doors | 2 per side (per car) |
Maximum speed | 60 km/h (37 mph), 80 km/h (50 mph) (later batches) |
Weight | 24.6 t (24.2 long tons; 27.1 short tons)[1] |
Traction motors | 2x AEG U109 with 81 kW |
Power output | 162 kW (220 hp) |
Acceleration | 0.6m/s² |
Electric system(s) | 750 V DC third rail |
Current collector(s) | Contact shoe |
UIC classification | Bo'Bo' |
Braking system(s) | Air brake |
Safety system(s) | Sifa |
Coupling system | Central-buffer coupler, Scharfenberg (from 11. batch onwards)[2] |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
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