DBAG Class 424

DBAG Class 424/434
Manufacturer	Adtranz/Bombardier, Siemens
Constructed	1998-
Number built	40
Specifications
Train length	67.5 m (221 ft 5 in)
Floor height	798 mm (31.4 in)
Wheel diameter	850 mm (33 in)
Maximum speed	140 km/h (87 mph)
Weight	114 t (112 long tons; 126 short tons)
Traction system	Electric
Power output	2,350 kW
Electric system(s)	15 kV 16.7 Hz AC
UIC classification	Bo′(Bo′)(2′)(Bo′)Bo′
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)

The Class 424 is a class of electric multiple units formerly used on the Hanover S-Bahn network.

Description

They are similar to Deutsche Bahn's Class 425 and Class 423 trainsets, but feature a comparatively low floor height of 78 cm (31 in) to allow step-free access on 76 cm (29.9 in) platforms. They also lack a third set of doorways in the center of each car.

Naming

In total, 40 units were built. Some of the units carry names of towns and cities on the Hanover S-Bahn network:

• 424 001 Burgdorf
• 424 002 Bückeburg
• 424 004 Lehrte
• 424 005 Wedemark
• 424 006 Neustadt am Rübenberge (accidented, out of service)
• 424 007 Bad Nenndorf
• 424 011 Stadthagen
• 424 014 Springe
• 424 017 Bad Münder am Deister
• 424 018 Celle
• 424 019 Minden
• 424 021 Wunstorf
• 424 024 Seelze
• 424 025 Nienburg/Weser
• 424 027 Hannover
• 424 032 Bad Pyrmont
• 424 033 Hameln
• 424 035 Haste (accidented, out of service)
• 424 037 Langenhagen
• 424 038 Barsinghausen
• 424 039 Ronnenberg