| NSB Class 72 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| In service | 2002–present |
| Manufacturer | AnsaldoBreda |
| Number built | 36 |
| Formation | 4 cars |
| Capacity | 310 |
| Operators | Go-Ahead Norge Vy |
| Lines served | L1 (Oslo Commuter Rail) L5 (Jæren Commuter Rail) |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 85.570 m (280 ft 9 in) |
| Car length | 21.975 m (72 ft 1 in) (ends) 20.125 m (66 ft 0 in) (center) |
| Width | 3.100 m (10 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 4.250 m (13 ft 11 in) |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h (100 mph) |
| Weight | 60.6 tonnes (59.6 long tons; 66.8 short tons) (ends) 40.5 tonnes (39.9 long tons; 44.6 short tons) (center) |
| Power output | 2,550 kW (3,420 hp) |
| Electric system(s) | 15 kV 16.7 Hz AC Catenary |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Bogies | Conventional (At each end) FEBA coupled single axle bogies (Between cars) [1] |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
NSB Class 72 (Norwegian: NSB type 72) is a class of 36 electric multiple units built by AnsaldoBreda for the Norwegian State Railways (now Vy). Delivered between 2002 and 2005, the four-car units operate on the Oslo Commuter Rail and the Jæren Commuter Rail. The trains have a capacity of 310 passengers and the 2,250 kilowatts (3,020 hp) motors allow a maximum speed of 160 kilometres per hour (99 mph). The trains were ordered in 1997, with original delivery dates in 2001 and 2002. NSB also had an option to buy 40 additional units. The first units were not delivered until 2002, and by 2004, still half the trains were not in use. Faults included rust, too heavy train weight, and signaling problems. After the initial troubles, the Class 72 has been a highly successful train for NSB and well liked by the maintenance workers.[2]
- ^ Daimler-Chrysler Rail Systems (Schweiz) AG. "Gekoppelte Einzelachsfahrwerke FEBA mit Radialeinstellung erfolgreich erprobt" (PDF). Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ Johansen, Magne (2 June 2013). "Fiaskotrikker og suksesstog er fra samme fabrikk" (in Norwegian). Oslo By (Aftenposten). Retrieved 2 June 2013.