BVG Class HK explained

BVG Class HK
Service:2001–present
Factory:Hennigsdorf, Brandenburg, Germany
Yearconstruction:1999–2006
Yearservice:2001
Numberbuilt:24
Formation:4 per train set
DT–M–M–DT
Fleetnumbers:1001–1024
Capacity:296 seated; 1,624 standing; 2 PIW spaces
Operator:Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe
Lines:U1 U2 & U3
Carbody:Aluminium-alloy double-skinned construction
Maxspeed:80km/h
Weight:226.8t /335.9 t (laden)
Acceleration:1.0 m/s2
Deceleration:1.2 m/s2 (service)
1.3 m/s2 (emergency)
Poweroutput:2.24MW
Transmission:WN Drive
Aux:IGBTVVVF Auxiliary Inverter with Battery Charger
80 kVA–16 kW
Collectionmethod:Contact shoe
Electricsystem:750 V DC third rail
Brakes:Regenerative Braking, Resistor Braking, Air Brakes

The BVG Class HK is a type of electric multiple unit in service on the Berlin U-Bahn. It is operated by Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) (Berlin Transport Company).

The HK is a Kleinprofil (small profile) variant of the larger Großprofil (large profile) H series.

Operational history

The HK series primarily operates on the U2 line.