NSB Type 72

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BM 72
BM 72
BM 72
Number: 36 units
Manufacturer: AnsaldoBreda
Axis formula : Bo '2' 2 '2' Bo '
Gauge : 1435 mm ( standard gauge )
Length over coupling: Multiple unit 85.7 m,
end car 21.975 m,
intermediate car 20.125 m
Service mass: End car 60.6 t,
middle car 40.5 t
Top speed: 160 km / h
Power system : 15 kV, 16.7 Hz

NSB Type 72 or BM 72 is the name of a four-part electric multiple unit family , each consisting of the end cars BMa and BMb and the intermediate cars BC and BP.

They are designed for suburban traffic and are used by Norges Statsbaner in the Oslo area and on the Jærbane between Stavanger and Egersund . The vehicles were from 2002 as a replacement for the older BM 69 at AnsaldoBreda procured and initially branded NSB pulse advertised.

The trains have space for 306 passengers.

Web links

Commons : NSB Type 72  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
  • NSB Type 72. In: jernbane.net. Retrieved June 27, 2018 (Norwegian).