Deutsche Bahn unit orders 90 Bombardier EMUs
Written by Douglas John BowenBombardier Transportation says it will supply 90 of its 430 series electric multiple unit (EMU) trains to Germany’s DB Regio AG, worth $648 million, to serve the Frankfurt metropolitan area.
The new 90 four-car electric multiple units of the 430 series are to be used in the suburban-network Kleyer. The trains are able to accelerate rapidly and can reach speeds of up to 140 km/h (about 87 mph) during operation.
The EMUs have 24 electric swivel-sliding doors, enabling easier and more rapid passenger flow. The trains will also provide a spacious multi-purpose area to ensure greater convenience for passengers traveling with bicycles. Energy-saving indirect LED lighting integrated in the luggage racks enhances the interior ambience. Information on connecting trains is displayed in real-time via a modern passenger information system with a monitor in each of the entrance areas.
Bombardier notes the move follows a similar order for 87 430 series EMUs for the Stuttgart region; production of this order is under way.
