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DBAG Class 424 
Summary
The Class 424 is a class of electric multiple units formerly used on the Hanover S-Bahn network.
| DBAG Class 424/434 | |
|---|---|
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| Manufacturer | Adtranz/Bombardier, Siemens |
| Constructed | 1998- |
| Number built | 40 |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 67.5 m (221 ft 5 in) |
| Floor height | 798 mm (31.4 in) |
| Wheel diameter | 850 mm (33 in) |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) |
| Weight | 114 t (112 long tons; 126 short tons) |
| Traction system | Electric |
| Power output | 2,350 kW |
| Electric system(s) | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC |
| UIC classification | Bo′(Bo′)(2′)(Bo′)Bo′ |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Description edit
They are similar to Deutsche Bahn's Class 425 and Class 423 trainsets, but feature a comparatively low floor height of 78 cm (31 in) to allow step-free access on 76 cm (29.9 in) platforms. They also lack a third set of doorways in the center of each car.
Naming edit
In total, 40 units were built. Some of the units carry names of towns and cities on the Hanover S-Bahn network:
- 424 001 Burgdorf
- 424 002 Bückeburg
- 424 004 Lehrte
- 424 005 Wedemark
- 424 006 Neustadt am Rübenberge (accidented, out of service)
- 424 007 Bad Nenndorf
- 424 011 Stadthagen
- 424 014 Springe
- 424 017 Bad Münder am Deister
- 424 018 Celle
- 424 019 Minden
- 424 021 Wunstorf
- 424 024 Seelze
- 424 025 Nienburg/Weser
- 424 027 Hannover
- 424 032 Bad Pyrmont
- 424 033 Hameln
- 424 035 Haste (accidented, out of service)
- 424 037 Langenhagen
- 424 038 Barsinghausen
- 424 039 Ronnenberg