couchette car

Type: 248.1/3 | Bvcmz

The type 248.1/3 | Bvcmz couchette cars can be used internationally according to RIC standards and are compatible with 1000V, 1500V, and 3000V railway power systems. All compartments are equipped with two sockets. Wi-Fi is available for additional order.

Type: 248.1/3 | Bvcmz

Data sheet

Technical Information:

Length over buffers 26,400 mm
Body length 26,100 mm 
Body width 2,825 mm
Height above rail top 4,050 mm
Pivot distance 19,000 mm
Wheelbase 21,500 mm
Wheelbase in bogie 2,500 mm
Bogie type Minden-Deutz 367
Empty weight 44 t
Maximum speed 160 km/h
Seats 1st/2nd class -/60 (of which 50 are sleeping places)
Compartments 10 compartments 2nd class; 1 attendant compartment 
Air conditioning Air conditioning plus sliding windows
Toilets 2 (closed system)
Washrooms 3
Crew room 1
Brake type KE-GPR-Mg (D) [ep] [NBÜ] 
Brake weights +Mg 102 t, 70 t, R 65 t, P 50 t, G 39 t
Heating type Whzes/Climate 
Power supply Central power supply
Batteries 24 V, 385 Ah
Year of manufacture 1996
Manufacturer PFA Weiden
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Contact

Please direct inquiries regarding rental or vehicle management to: assets@rdc-deutschland.de.

Type: 248.1/3 | Bvcmz

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