The ČD class 814

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s (colloquially known as "Regionova") are a development of the prototype 812 613 and replace the earlier class 810 DMUs on local railways

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in the

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. They are formed as 2 cars (Class 814 Driving Motor + Class 914

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) and 3 cars (814 Driving Motor + 014 Trailer + 814 Driving Motor). They are built by ''Pars Nova'' of

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Železnice Desná

One unit, numbered 814 501-3/914 501-2 is in use with regional operator Železnice Desná.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:CD Class 814 Diesel multiple units of the Czech Republic Train-related introductions in 2005