Norske Tog Class 93
Norske Tog Class 93 | |
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SJ Norge | |
Lines served | Nordland Line Rauma Line Røros Line |
Specifications | |
Car length | 38.21 m (125 ft 4 in) |
Width | 2.92 m (9 ft 7 in) |
Height | 3.97 m (13 ft 0 in) |
Maximum speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) |
Weight | 77 t (76 long tons; 85 short tons) |
Prime mover(s) | Cummins N14E-R |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Class 93 (
Powered by two Cummins diesel engines with a combined output of 612 kW (821 hp), the trains are capable of speeds of 140 km/h (87 mph). The trains entered service as part of the Agenda regional train concept. However, the technical problems to which the units have been prone and a cramped interior design have made them unpopular among riders. In 2007, the units were replaced by locomotive-hauled trains on some services on the Nordland Line.
History
During the mid-1990s, NSB had initiated a program to replace the traditional locomotive and carriage trains with new, tilting multiple units. This had led to the order of sixteen
Three bids were submitted by the deadline of 1 April 1997, and the contract with Talbot, which had just been bought by Bombardier, was finalized on 27 November 1997. By this time the order had been extended to eleven units, which are variations of the Talbot Talent.
The Class 93 was put into service as part of the
On the Rauma Line, the units are used as feeders between the Oslo–Trondheim express trains on the Dovre Line, connecting
In 2007, the Trondheim–Bodø service was again operated by Di 4 locomotive-hauled trains. This is the longest rail service in the country, and customers were dissatisfied with the comfort of the Class 93, despite the higher permitted speeds.[10]
During May and June 2012 all NSB Class 93 trains were fitted with free wireless Internet access for passengers
In 2016 the trains changed to public owned Norske tog, that let rolling stock to public service operators. In a tendering process the network 2 north between Oslo and Bodø changed in June 2020 from the operator
Specifications
The Class 93 is a double-car diesel multiple unit with a built-in tilting mechanism (called ContRoll by Bombardier) to allow faster speeds on conventional track. A double-car is 38.21 m (125 ft 4 in) long, 2.92 m (9 ft 7 in) wide and 3.97 m (13 ft 0 in) high. Empty weight is 77 t (76 long tons; 85 short tons). The body is built in modular stainless steel, with the bottom, sides and top bolted together.[1]
There are two Cummins N14E-R diesel engines, with a combined power of 612 kW (821 hp). The displacement is 14 L (850 cu in); full power is achieved at 1,500 revolutions per minute. There is a five-stage gear box, and a fuel capacity of two tanks each of 1,140 L (250 imp gal). There are three bogies (sets of wheels), of which the ends are powered. Maximum speed is 140 km/h (87 mph). The tilting mechanism allows 5 degree tilting of the entire frame.[1]
The interior is in red and wood. The central part, including both doors on each side, are on a low-floor section, while the area at the front is higher.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Krogrud, Svein (2000). "Type 93 - NSBs nye Talbot Talent". På Sporet. 103: 4–8.
- ^ Sporet, På (1999). "Di 6-saken løst". På Sporet. 98: 53.
- ^ Equipment Railway Age January 1998 page 8
- ^ a b NSB. "Class 93". Archived from the original on 8 August 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ^ "Agendatogene får færre og bedre seter". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). 24 January 2002. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ^ "Seks av 11 Agenda-tog ute av drift". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). 2002-01-11. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ^ Holm, Per Annar (24 January 2002). "NSB solgte tog billig, må nå leie dem dyrt". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ^ Aspaas, Kathrine (21 May 2003). "Merker som ikke varer". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ^ Snefjellå, Svein (23 December 2003). "Saltenpendelen en braksuksess for NSB" (in Norwegian). Avisa Nordland. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- Helgeland Arbeiderblad. Archived from the originalon 17 July 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ^ Burroughs, David (8 June 2020). "SJ begins concession in northern Norway". International Railway Journal. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ Forbord, Arne (14 March 2006). "Garanterer bedre plass på Agenda" (in Norwegian). Rana Blad. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2011.