NSB BM93
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The NSB BM93 is a 2-carriage diesel multiple unit used by NSB for passenger trains on unelectrified stretches of the Norwegian railway system, in particular Nordlandsbanen, Rørosbanen and Raumabanen. The trains are produced by Bombardier and are of the Talent type.
The engines were built in 2001, and replaced several of the old locomotive hauled trains. A total of 15 trains have been built. Use of this train for the Trondheim-Bodø day train on Nordlandsbanen, the longest railway line in Norway, has been somewhat controversial because of the inferior comfort level. On the other hand, introduction of these new trains has made an increase in speed possible. In February 2007, NSB announced that the day train which runs the entire distance Trondheim-Bodø would be operated by classical trains with locomotives and carriages again.[1]
[edit] Specifications
- Length of one car: 19.1 m
- Weight of one car: 41 tonnes
- Maximum speed: 140 km/h
- Capacity: 90 seats
[edit] External link
- Jernbane.net entry on the BM93 (in Norwegian)
[edit] Reference
- ^ Lok og vogner på Nordlandsbanen (Engine and carriages on the Nordland Railway), Helgeland Arbeiderblad, February 18, 2007
