DBAG Class 648 explained

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DB AG Class 648
Manufacturer:Alsthom LHB
Yearservice:2000
Numberbuilt:61+
Carlength:41.81frac=8NaNfrac=8
Maxspeed:120km/h
Weight:Service: 155t
Enginetype:Diesel engine
Transmission:Hydrodynamic
Aarwheels:B′2′B′
Coupling:Scharfenberg

The Class 648 is a two car, diesel multiple unit operated by the Deutsche Bahn for stopping regional rail services on unelectrified lines.

General Information

The class are also known as Alstom Coradia LINT 41, which is used by many railway operators across Europe.

Liveries

All units are in the standard Verkehrsrot Red livery, however some carry brands for the areas they operate in such as HarzWeserBahn.

Services

DB Class 648 are used on the following services in the different regions (2011):

Bayern

Niedersachsen

Northrhein-Westfalen

Schleswig-Holstein

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