BVG Class HK

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BVG Class HK
A HK-type train
In service	2001-present
Manufacturer	ADtranz, Bombardier Transportation
Built at	Hennigsdorf
Constructed	1999-2006
Entered service	2001
Number built	24 trains
Formation	4 per train set DT–M–M–DT
Fleet numbers	1001 - 1024
Capacity	296 seated; 1,624 standing; 2 PIW spaces
Operator(s)	Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe
Line(s) served	U1 & U2
Specifications
Car body construction	Aluminium-alloy double-skinned construction
Car length	9.874 m (32 ft 4.7 in)
Width	2.65 m (8 ft 8 in)
Doors	1.80 m, 8 per car
Maximum speed	80 km/h (50 mph)
Weight	226.8t /335.9 t (laden)
Power output	2.24 MW (3,000 hp)
Transmission	WN Drive
Acceleration	1.0 m/s2
Deceleration	1.2 m/s2 (service) 1.3 m/s2 (emergency)
Auxiliaries	IGBT–VVVF Auxiliary Inverter with Battery Charger 80 kVA–16 kW
Electric system(s)	750 V DC
Current collection method	Third rail
Braking system(s)	Regenerative Braking, Resistor Braking, Air Brakes
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge

The BVG Class HK is a type of electric multiple unit in service on the Berlin U-Bahn. It is operated by Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) (Berlin Transport Company).

The HK is a Kleinprofil (small profile) variant of the larger Großprofil (large profile) H series. The main difference is that while a H-series set has walkway connections between all its carriages, the HK 4-car series only has two connections between the first and second, and third and fourth cars - each set can be divided into two 2-car trains.

Production history[]

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Operational history[]

The HK series primarily operates on the U2 line.^{[citation needed]}

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