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Electric railcar of DB Regio From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Class 424 is a class of electric multiple units formerly used on the Hanover S-Bahn network.
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| DBAG Class 424/434 | |
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| Manufacturer | Adtranz/Bombardier, Siemens |
| Constructed | 1998- |
| Number built | 40 |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 67.5 m (221 ft 5 in) |
| Floor height | 798 mm (31.4 in) |
| Wheel diameter | 850 mm (33 in) |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) |
| Weight | 114 t (112 long tons; 126 short tons) |
| Traction system | Electric |
| Power output | 2,350 kW |
| Electric system(s) | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC |
| UIC classification | Bo′(Bo′)(2′)(Bo′)Bo′ |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
They are similar to Deutsche Bahn's Class 425 and Class 423 trainsets, but feature a comparatively low floor height of 78 cm (31 in) to allow step-free access on 76 cm (29.9 in) platforms. They also lack a third set of doorways in the center of each car.
In total, 40 units were built. Some of the units carry names of towns and cities on the Hanover S-Bahn network:
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