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| BVG Class JK | |
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BVG Class JK on U2 | |
| Stock type | Electric multiple unit |
| In service | 2025–present |
| Manufacturer | Stadler Rail |
| Built at | Pankow |
| Family name | METRO |
| Replaced | A3, G |
| Constructed | 2023– |
| Entered service | 18 September 2025 |
| Number built |
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| Number in service | 53 trainsets |
| Formation |
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| Fleet numbers |
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| Capacity | 22 seats, 118 standing (2 car set) 82 seats, 227 standing (4 car set) |
| Operator | Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe |
| Lines served | U1, U2, U3, & U4 |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Train length |
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| Car length | 12.91 m (42 ft 4+1⁄4 in) |
| Width | 2.4 m (7 ft 10+1⁄2 in) |
| Height | 3.16 m (10 ft 4+7⁄16 in) |
| Floor height | 875 mm (34+7⁄16 in) |
| Entry | level |
| Doors | Sliding plug, 2 per side |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) |
| Traction system | ABB BORDLINE CC750 DC 750V U 800 119A01 2-level IGBT–VVVF |
| Traction motors | 6–12 × TSA TMR 39A-18-4 100 kW (134 hp) asynchronous 3-phase AC |
| Power output |
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| Electric systems | 750 V DC (nominal) from third rail |
| Current collection | Contact shoe |
| UIC classification | (1A)Bo′(+Bo′(A1)+(1A)Bo′)+Bo′(A1) |
| Braking systems | Regenerative, rheostatic, electro-pneumatic |
| Coupling system | Scharfenberg |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Notes/references | |
The BVG Class JK is a type of electric multiple units operated by the Berlin U-Bahn.