DB Class 610
| Company type | Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 1991–1992 |
| Founder | MAN, Duewag |
| Headquarters | Germany |
Area served | Nürnberg, Hof, Bayreuth, Regensburg |
| Products | Diesel multiple unit trains |
| Parent | Deutsche Bahn |
The DB Class 610 represents a Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train model utilized by Deutsche Bahn within Germany. Constructed between 1991 and 1992 through a collaboration of MAN and Duewag, this class incorporates a hydraulic tilting mechanism developed by Fiat, akin to the technology used in Italian Pendolino trains.
General Information
Designed specifically for routes linking Nürnberg, Hof, Bayreuth, and Regensburg, the trains were intended to navigate tracks with frequent curves efficiently. Their operational period spanned from 1992 until 2000, when the discovery of structural defects in the bogies necessitated their temporary removal from service. Following the installation of new wheelsets, these units were reinstated into operation in 2001.
Liveries
Currently, every unit is adorned with the DB Red color scheme.
Services
The Class 610 remains active on regional lines serving the Nürnberg, Regensburg, Hof, and Bayreuth areas.