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Austria: Bmz 21-91.0

UIC / EVN numbering: 61 81 21-91

Railway companies: ČD - Czech Railways, NS - Dutch Railways, ÖBB - Austrian Federal Railways, RJ - RegioJet

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61 81 21-91 006-0 2 x
61 81 21-91 008-6 3 x
61 81 21-91 027-6
61 81 21-91 029-2 3 x
61 81 21-91 030-0
61 81 21-91 036-7 3 x
61 81 21-91 039-1
61 81 21-91 045-8 1 x
61 81 21-91 062-3
61 81 21-91 066-4 2 x
61 81 21-91 067-2 1 x
61 81 21-91 069-8
61 81 21-91 070-6 3 x
61 81 21-91 071-4 4 x
61 81 21-91 072-2 4 x
61 81 21-91 073-0
61 81 21-91 074-8 2 x

1988

The first batch of 5x Bmz 21-91.0 coaches is derived from Bmz 21-71.0 coaches upgraded to reach a maximum speed of 200 km/h in 1988.

Concerns registration number(s): 61 81 21-91 070-6, 61 81 21-91 071-4, 61 81 21-91 072-2, 61 81 21-91 073-0, 61 81 21-91 074-8

Sources: https://www.vagonweb.cz/popisy/popisy.php?k=OeBB_1&z=a&p=z&lang=de, Heinrich82 - http://www.bahnforum.info/smf/index.php?topic=190762.0

1994

Between 1994 and 1997, as the other Bmz 21-71.0 coaches, the first 5x Bmz 21-91.0 coaches are fitted with new doors with smaller windows and push buttons for opening and closing, as well as new windows without ventilation flap.

Sources: Heinrich82 - http://www.bahnforum.info/smf/index.php?topic=190762.0

2002

The number of coaches in the Bmz 21-91.0 series increases as more and more Bmz 21-71.0 coaches are upgraded to reach 200 km/h maximum speed during the ÖBB "Upgrading-Programm".

The ÖBB "Upgrading-Programm" lasted from 2002 to 2010. Nearly all ÖBB long-distance coaches were modernised in that time, including most of the Eurofima Bmz 21-71.0 coaches. From 2002 to 2005 and due to cost reasons, most coaches get a new grey livery and a modernised interior but not all are upgraded for a maximum speed of 200 km/h. From ~2005 onwards, all coaches modernised in the ÖBB "Upgrading-Programm" are upgraded for 200 km/h maximum speed. Also, most (but not all) of the earlier modernised cars are upgraded for 200 km/h maximum speed during this later phase.

Sources: Heinrich82 - http://www.bahnforum.info/smf/index.php?topic=190762.0

2011

3x Bmz 21-91.0 coaches are sold by ÖBB - Austrian Federal Railways to RJ - RegioJet.

Concerns registration number(s): 61 81 21-91 027-6, 61 81 21-91 062-3, 61 81 21-91 069-8

Sources: Heinrich82 - http://www.bahnforum.info/smf/index.php?topic=190762.0, http://rj.macoslav.cz

2011

February

As rolling material was transferred back to the Fyra service, NS (Dutch railways) had to rent passenger coaches from the ÖBB for the Benelux (Amsterdam to Brussels) service. The first coach Bmz 61 81 21-91 071-4 arrived in the Netherlands on February 27th, 2011. It was followed shortly by 2x 1st class Ampz 18-91 & 4x 2nd class Bmz 21-91 coaches. The coaches remain virtually unchanged, only Dutch texts will be added for the inside and outside inscriptions.

Concerns registration number(s): 61 81 21-91 066-4, 61 81 21-91 067-2, 61 81 21-91 070-6, 61 81 21-91 071-4, 61 81 21-91 072-2

Sources: http://www.martijnhaman.nl/benelux_oostenrijkserijtuigen.htm, https://www.v250.nl/bb-rijtuigen, https://forum.beneluxspoor.net/index.php?topic=36066.0

2011

April 1st

A few days earlier than initially intended, the ÖBB carriages were deployed for the first time in the Benelux service by NS (Dutch railways). Due to technical problems, the carriages were not deployed the following days. Among the issues encountered, the doors were relatively easy to open during and after central closing. The issue is fixed by installing the TB0 system ("Türblockierung ab 0 km / h"). In addition, the ÖBB coaches are more likely to suffer from problems with air conditioning than the ICR coaches.

Sources: http://www.martijnhaman.nl/benelux_oostenrijkserijtuigen.htm, https://www.v250.nl/bb-rijtuigen, https://forum.beneluxspoor.net/index.php?topic=36066.0

2011

July

The ÖBB logo is removed and replaced with the NS (Dutch railways) logo on the coaches rented for the Benelux (Amsterdam to Brussels) service.

Concerns registration number(s): 61 81 21-91 045-8, 61 81 21-91 066-4, 61 81 21-91 067-2, 61 81 21-91 071-4, 61 81 21-91 072-2

Sources: http://www.martijnhaman.nl/benelux_oostenrijkserijtuigen.htm, https://www.v250.nl/bb-rijtuigen, https://forum.beneluxspoor.net/index.php?topic=36066.0

2011

July 30th

Among the coaches rented by NS (Dutch railways) for the Benelux (Amsterdam to Brussels) service, defective Bmz 61 81 21-91 070 is replaced by Bmz 61 81 21-91 045.

Concerns registration number(s): 61 81 21-91 045-8, 61 81 21-91 070-6

Sources: http://www.martijnhaman.nl/benelux_oostenrijkserijtuigen.htm, https://www.v250.nl/bb-rijtuigen, https://forum.beneluxspoor.net/index.php?topic=36066.0

2011

August 17th

Among the coaches rented by NS (Dutch railways) for the Benelux (Amsterdam to Brussels) service, defective Bmz 61 81 21-91 070-6 is sent back to Austria.

Concerns registration number(s): 61 81 21-91 070-6

Sources: http://www.martijnhaman.nl/benelux_oostenrijkserijtuigen.htm, https://www.v250.nl/bb-rijtuigen, https://forum.beneluxspoor.net/index.php?topic=36066.0

2011

December

As additional rolling material is transferred back to the Fyra service, 8 additional coaches are rented by NS - Dutch railways from ÖBB - Austrian Federal Railways: 2x 1st class Ampz 18-91 & 6x Bmz 21-91 coaches.

Concerns registration number(s): 61 81 21-91 006-0, 61 81 21-91 008-6, 61 81 21-91 029-2, 61 81 21-91 030-0, 61 81 21-91 036-7, 61 81 21-91 070-6

Sources: http://www.martijnhaman.nl/benelux_oostenrijkserijtuigen.htm, https://www.v250.nl/bb-rijtuigen, https://forum.beneluxspoor.net/index.php?topic=36066.0

2012

September

As rolling material from the Fyra service is again available, one first batch of coaches is sent back by NS - Dutch Railways to ÖBB - Austrian Federal Railways: 2x 1st class Ampz 18-91 & 5x 2nd class Bmz 21-9 coaches.

Concerns registration number(s): 61 81 21-91 006-0, 61 81 21-91 030-0, 61 81 21-91 036-7, 61 81 21-91 045-8, 61 81 21-91 067-2

Sources: http://www.martijnhaman.nl/benelux_oostenrijkserijtuigen.htm, https://www.v250.nl/bb-rijtuigen, https://forum.beneluxspoor.net/index.php?topic=36066.0

2012

November

All remaining coaches used by NS - Dutch Railways for the Benelux (Amsterdam to Brussels) service are sent back to ÖBB - Austrian Federal Railways: 2x 1st class Ampz 18-91 & 6x 2nd class Bmz 21-91.

Concerns registration number(s): 61 81 21-91 008-6, 61 81 21-91 029-2, 61 81 21-91 066-4, 61 81 21-91 070-6, 61 81 21-91 071-4, 61 81 21-91 072-2