Overview of Diesel Railcars from 1994 Onward

Modern diesel railcars introduced in 1994 and later differ fundamentally from their predecessors due to innovative design and integrated technology. They were specifically developed to make regional rail service more economical and to offer passengers the comfort of long-distance trains.

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Der Doppelstock Triebwagen 670 005 fuhr am 28. Juli 1997 bei Wincheringen der Mosel entlang

The double-deck railcar 670 005 traveled along the Moselle near Wincheringen on July 28, 1997. Photo: Ingo Ehrlich

SeriesNumbersbuilt Explanation
BR 611611 001–0501996Adtranz Regio-Swinger, Tilting Technology
BR 612612 001–184, 612 463–492, 612 9011998–2003Regio-Swinger Successor
BR 620620 001-0652012–presentAlstom LINT 81, three-car
BR 622622 001…2012–2023Alstom LINT 54, two-car
BR 623623 001… 4972013–presentAlstom LINT 41 with new crash standards
BR 631631 001–0042012–2015Pesa Link, single-car
BR 632632 001… / 632 501…2012–presentPesa Link, two-car
BR 633633 001… / Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn2016–presentPesa Link, three-car
BR 640640 001–030 / Various private railroads1999–2005Alstom LINT 27, single-car
BR 641641 001–0402001–2002Alstom “Walfisch”, single-car
BR 642642 001–149 / 156-238 / Various private railroads1998–2008Siemens Desiro Classic, two-car
BR 643.0643 001–0751997–2005Bombardier Talent, three-cars, diesel-mechanical
BR 643.2643 201–2262001–2005Talent for the Euregiobahn, with the Dutch train control system
BR 644644 001–0631998–2000Bombardier Talent, three car, diesel-electric
BR 646646 001–030 / Various private railroads1997–2006Stadler GTW 2/6
BR 648648 001–207 / Various private railroads2000–2011Alstom LINT 41, two car
BR 650.0650 001–027; 201-203; 997 / Various private railroads1996–1998Stadler Regio-Shuttle RS1, 1. Serie
BR 650.1650 100-122; 301-327 / Various private railroads 1999–2013Stadler Regio-Shuttle RS1, 2. Serie
BR 650all Class 650 vehiclessince not all vehicles can be assigned to classes 650.0 and 650.1
BR 670000-0061995-1996one car and double-deck