BVG Class H

Class H are a type of electric multiple unit trains used by Berlin U-Bahn.

Just after reunification, more trains were primarily in an urgent need, in order to replace Class D, DL and E. The Berlin S-Bahn also need to replace the ageing trains. In 1992, BVG placed an order of 115 trains, but however was cut short to 26 and optional for 20 of them, to be delivered from 1995 to 2001.

In the meanwhile, the F type had become quite old-fashioned, and the BVG decided to commission another new type. A train with completely joined compartments was chosen, and the seats along the car walls returned. This type was called H. In 1995 the first prototypes (H95) were delivered to the BVG. In 1998 and 2000 further batches (H97 and H01) were ordered from Adtranz. The interior was mainly painted white and yellow. The cars can only be uncoupled in a depot. These trains are made from Bombardier Transportation.

These trains were primarily used in all lines. Trains were numbered in 5xxx series.