DB Class 614

DB Class 614/914
Three-car 614+914+614 in Hersbruck, 28 July 2006
Manufacturer
Constructed
  • Prototypes: 1971
  • Series production: 1972–1975
Number built
  • 84 driving motor cars (614)
  • 42 centre trailer cars (914)
Fleet numbers
  • 614 001/002–083/084
  • 914 001–042
Specifications
Train length3-car: 79,460 mm (260 ft 8+1⁄4 in)
Maximum speed140 km/h (87 mph)
Weight3-car: 141.8 tonnes (139.6 long tons; 156.3 short tons)
Prime mover(s)MAN
Engine typeDiesel
Power output754 kW (1,025 PS; 1,011 hp)
TransmissionHydraulic
UIC classification3-car: B′2′+2′2′+2′B′
Braking system(s)KE-R-A
Safety system(s)Sifa / PZB

The DB Class 614s are German diesel multiple units operated by the Deutsche Bundesbahn, comprising two Class 614 driving units and up to two Class 914 centre cars.[1] On 1 January 1994 the ownership of these vehicles was transferred to the DB's legal successor Deutsche Bahn and its subsidiaries or business areas.

The Class 614 is a direct evolution of the Class 624 / 634[citation needed] and only differs from them in a few points of detail. As a result, the technical section will only cover these differences.

  1. ^ Garvin (2013), p. 155.