NSB BM72

Infobox EMU
name = NSB BM72

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imagesize = 300px
background = green
caption = Two NSB BM72 units at Sandnes Station.
Manufacturer = Ansaldobreda
Operator = Norges Statsbaner
Formation = 4 cars
Built = 36 units
LinesServed = Gardermobanen
Kongsvingerbanen
Østfoldbanen
Spikkestadbanen
Drammenbanen
Jærbanen
InService = 2001 - Current
Refurbishment =
CarLength = 21.975 m (ends)
20.125 m (centre)
CarWidth =
CarHeight =
Weight = 60.6 t (ends)
40.5 (centre)
Capacity = 310
MaxSpeed = Convert|160|km/h|mph|abbr=on
Gauge = 1,435 mm
Traction =
Voltage = 15 kV AC overhead wire

NSB BM72 is one of the two types of electric multiple unit which is used by Norges Statsbaner for commuter traffic around Oslo and on Jærbanen between Stavanger and Egersund. It was purchased as the next generation of commuter trains to replace some of the older NSB BM69 units. Introduction of this class started in 2002 and the sets were initially branded as NSB Puls, though this brand has been phased out.

A BM72 train consists of four cars. Like other commuter trains the carriage has five abreast seating. The windows on a BM72 are considerably larger than those on the BM69 trains. All the 36 trains were manufactured by Ansaldobreda.

External links

* [http://www.jernbane.net/norge/bm/bm72/bm72.htm Jernbane.net entry on the BM72] (in Norwegian)
* [http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/no/electric/emu/BM72/pix.html BM72 images]