ÖBB class 4020 is a 3 part electric multiple unit operated by the ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways or Österreichische Bundesbahnen), built from 1978 until 1987 as successor of the ÖBB 4030 class.

ÖBB 4020
4020 262 in Perchtoldsdorf
In service1978 – 2025 (planned)
ManufacturerSGP, BBC, Siemens ASEA
Constructed1978–1987
Number built120 trainsets
Capacity184 (56+64+64)
OperatorsÖBB
Specifications
Car length23.3 m (76 ft 5+516 in) (rail carriage)
22.8 m (74 ft 9+58 in) (intermediate carriages)
Width2.872 m (9 ft 5+116 in)
Height3.75 m (12 ft 3+58 in)
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Acceleration0.7 m/s/s (1.6 mph/s)
Electric system(s)15 kV  16.7 Hz AC
Safety system(s)Sifa, PZB90
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
4020 of the Vienna S-Bahn

The 4020 class is used extensively on many regional rail routes, including the Vienna S-Bahn. Most trains bear the older blue ÖBB logo, meanwhile some, have received a new paint scheme with grey and red color, similar to that of the new ÖBB 4024 Talent trains.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ "Die Schnellbahnzüge der Reihe 4020 | ÖBB". ÖBB Corporate Blog (in German). Retrieved 2018-11-08.

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