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ABB Bt 29-35 NPZ Colibri

Built by ABB, SIG

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1987–1990
42 units
Axle arrangement
2'2'

Overview of the ABB Bt 29-35 NPZ Colibri

Discover the elegant Bt 29-35 NPZ Colibri, a control car embodying Swiss railway design.

This distinguished vehicle operates under the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and belongs to the robust RBDe 560 series.

Manufactured by ABB and SIG between 1987 and 1990, it showcases exceptional Swiss engineering.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a 2'2' UIC axle configuration, the NPZ Colibri is a symbol of reliability and efficiency on Swiss routes.

ABB Bt 29-35 NPZ Colibri technical specifications

Value
SeriesRBDe 560
Built byABB, SIG · 1987–199042 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'2'

Operators of the ABB Bt 29-35 NPZ Colibri

Railway companies that have operated the Bt 29-35 NPZ Colibri, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Swiss Federal RailwaysSBB Bt 29-35Switzerland

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