VAG Class DT2

The VAG Class DT2 is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberg on the Nuremberg U-Bahn system. It is a derivative of the MVG Class B, in service on the Munich U-Bahn since 1981.[1][2]

VAG Class DT2
A DT2 train at Plärrer station in August 2016
ManufacturerMAN
Constructed1993–1994
Number built24 vehicles (12 sets)
Number in service24 vehicles (12 sets)
Formation2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers529/530–551/552
Capacity290 (82 seated)
Operator(s)VAG
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Train length37,500 mm (123 ft 0 in)
Width2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Weight55 t
Traction systemThree-phase
Power output876 kW
Electric system(s)750 V DC, 3rd rail
Current collection methodcontact shoe
pantograph (maintenance only)
Braking system(s)Resistor brake, pneumatic brake, spring accumulator brake
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

Formation

Every DT2 train consists of two permanently-coupled cars, forming a twin-unit.[1]

Numberingxxxxxx+1
Capacity (total/seated) 145/41145/41
Weight (t) 55

Interior

Seating accommodation consists of transverse seating bays with ergonomically shaped seats. The interior features less seating spaces than the interior of the VAG Class DT1, in order to provide more space for luggage and standing passengers.[1]

  • Interior view

Technical specifications

The design is derived from the MVG Class B. The car bodies are made out of aluminium, and the trains are powered by three-phase motors.[1] Unlike its predecessor DT1 and the related Class B, the three-phase motors of the DT2 are arranged transverse to the direction of travel.[1] Besides the power supply by contact shoes, every unit is also equipped with a pantograph, as parts of the maintenance facilities are electrified with overhead lines.[1]

History

As a further order of DT1 trains was deemed unpractical due to the age of the technical design, a newly developed train type was ordered.[3] Twelve sets were built by MAN between 1993 and 1994.[1]

The order of 21 VAG Class G1 trains from Siemens also includes an option for six additional sets, which would replace the DT2 trains.[4][5]

References
  1. Pabst, Martin (2006). S-Bahn- und U-Bahn-Fahrzeuge in Deutschland [S-Bahn and U-Bahn vehicles in Germany] (in German) (2nd ed.). GeraMond. pp. 74, 82, 83. ISBN 3-7654-7366-9.
  2. Pischek, Wolfgang; Junghardt, Holger (2012). Die Münchner U-Bahn - Geschichte · Streckennetz · Fahrzeuge [The Munich U-Bahn - History · Network · Rolling stock] (in German) (3rd ed.). GeraMond. pp. 54, 58. ISBN 978-3-86245-148-7.
  3. Reinhardt, Winfried (2014). Geschichte des Öffentlichen Personenverkehrs von den Anfängen bis 2014: Mobilität in Deutschland mit Eisenbahn, U-Bahn, Straßenbahn und Bus [History of public transport from the beginning to 2014: Mobility in Germany with railway, subway, tramway and bus] (in German). Springer-Verlag. pp. 792, 799. ISBN 978-3-658-06628-4.
  4. "Nürnberg expects to order Line U1 metro trains". metro-report.com. Metro Report International. November 18, 2015. Archived from the original on May 13, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
  5. "Neue U-Bahn-Züge für Nürnberg" [New U-Bahn trains for Nuremberg]. busundbahn.de (in German). DVV Media Group GmbH. December 17, 2015. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
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