D1 multiple unit

D11) is a 4-car diesel multiple unit train built in 1960s-1980s by Hungarian producer Ganz-MAVAG for Soviet railways.

D1 multiple unit
One of the newest D1s at Vorokhta station, Ukrainian Railways.
ManufacturerGanz-MAVAG
Constructed1960s-1980s
Specifications
Prime mover(s)Volvo Penta (after rebuilt)
Coupling systemSA3
Track gauge1,520 mm (4 ft 11 2732 in) Russian gauge

D1M

One of the rebuilt D1M DMU at Strășeni train station, Moldova

In 2012, Moldovan Railway and Electroputere VFU company in Romania started a complete modernization program for D1 units (as D1M), with most of the parts changed, including installation of a new engine by Volvo Penta. In addition, the refurbished units were equipped with air conditioning system, wireless internet access points, and disability access ramps.[1][2]

Exterior

Passenger's interior

Driver's cabin

In fiction

Mikhail, a character from Robot Trains, is based on D1 diesel-multiple unit.

See also

References

  1. Republic of Moldova presents new multiple-unit at railwayinsider.eu
  2. "Moldovan Railway Summit" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-04-16. Retrieved 2014-04-15.


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