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ABB ABe 4/4 III

Built by ABB, SLM

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Power output
1,016 kW
1,362 hp
Weight
47 t
103,617 lb
Length
16.87 m
55 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1988–1990
6 units

Overview of the ABB ABe 4/4 III

Discover the ABe 4/4 III, a remarkable railcar operated by the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) in Switzerland.

Built by ABB and SLM between 1988 and 1990, this powerful machine boasts an impressive 1016 kW power output and a top speed of 65 km/h.

With a 1000 mm gauge and a length of 16.87 meters, the ABe 4/4 III is perfectly suited for the demanding routes of the Rhaetian Railway.

Its robust construction and Bo'Bo' axle configuration highlight its reliability and efficiency in rail operations.

Experience Swiss engineering with this fascinating piece of railway rolling stock.

ABB ABe 4/4 III technical specifications

Value
Built byABB, SLM · 1988–19906 units
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Power output1,016 kW1,362 hp
Electric systems
  • 1 kV DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length16.87 m55 ft 4 in
Width2.65 m8 ft 8 in
Weight47 t103,617 lb
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Operators of the ABB ABe 4/4 III

Railway companies that have operated the ABe 4/4 III, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Rhaetian RailwayRhB ABe 4/4 IIISwitzerland

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