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Belgian Railways Class 41

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NMBS/SNCB Class 41
4184 near Wondelgem Station
In service2000–present
ManufacturerAlstom
Constructed2000–2002
Number built96
FormationDMC-DMS
Capacity12F, 138S, 2T
OperatorsNMBS/SNCB
Specifications
Car length24.80 m (81 ft 4 in)
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Weight93 t (205,000 lb)
Traction systemDiesel hydraulic
Safety system(s)ETCS
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

NMBS/SNCB Class 41 DMUs are diesel multiple-unit trains operated by the National Railway Company of Belgium (NMBS/SNCB). They are the standard train for Belgian internal workings which cannot be worked by EMUs. They work under the 25 kV electrification in the South of Belgium as well as on the non-electrified lines in the North.

Naming

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They are often designated as "AR41" (referring to the French "Autorail") or "MW41" (for Dutch "Motorwagen") which would make them single railcars; they are always operated as (multiples of) two cars joined, with a single vehicle number.

Lines operated

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In summer, tourist trains:

See also

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