DB class 420 is a suburban electric train designed for operation on S-Bahn lines. Operated throughout Germany . A total of 480 trains of this model were built. Since 2000, it is gradually being decommissioned. According to the plan, by 2013 all trains should be written off.
| DB series 420 | |
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| Production | |
| Years built | 1969-1997 |
| Country of construction | Germany |
| Manufacturer | , , , , , and |
| Compositions built | 480 |
| Technical details | |
| Type of current and voltage in the contact network | 15 kW |
| The number of cars in the composition | 4-6 |
| Passenger capacity | 150 people |
| Car length | 67 m |
| Width | 3m |
| Height | 3.7 m |
| Track width | |
| Wagon material | steel |
| Maximum service speed | 120 km / h |
| Exploitation | |
| Country of operation | Germany |
| Operator | DB |
| In operation | c 1971 |