NSB BM72
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| NSB BM72 | |
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 Two NSB BM72 units at Sandnes Station. |
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| In service | 2001 - Current |
| Manufacturer | Ansaldobreda |
| Number built | 36 units |
| Formation | 4 cars |
| Capacity | 310 |
| Operator | Norges Statsbaner |
| Lines served | Gardermobanen Kongsvingerbanen Østfoldbanen Spikkestadbanen Drammenbanen Jærbanen |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 21.975 m (ends) 20.125 m (centre) |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h |
| Weight | 60.6 t (ends) 40.5 (centre) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
| Voltage | 15 kV 16⅔ Hz AC overhead wire |
NSB BM72 is one of the two types of electric multiple unit which is used by Norges Statsbaner for commuter traffic around Oslo and on Jærbanen between Stavanger and Egersund. It was purchased as the next generation of commuter trains to replace some of the older NSB BM69 units. Introduction of this class started in 2002 and the sets were initially branded as NSB Puls, though this brand has been phased out.
A BM72 train consists of four cars. Like other commuter trains the carriage has five abreast seating. The windows on a BM72 are considerably larger than those on the BM69 trains. All the 36 trains were manufactured by Ansaldobreda.
[edit] External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
- Jernbane.net entry on the BM72 (in Norwegian)
- BM72 images
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