ABB LEB Be 4/8

Built by ABB, ACMV

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

704 kW

944 hp

Weight

55 t

121,254 lb

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1985–1991

6 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'+2'2'

Overview of the ABB LEB Be 4/8

Discover the LEB Be 4/8, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) operating for the Chemins de fer Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher (LEB) in Switzerland.

Built by ABB and ACMV between 1985 and 1991, this distinctive train features a 2-car formation (1M1T) and operates on a 1.5 kV DC power system. With a robust power output of 704 kW, it achieves a top speed of 80 km/h.

The LEB Be 4/8 is designed for the 1000 mm gauge, weighing in at 55 tonnes. Its UIC axle classification is Bo'Bo'+2'2'. This reliable and efficient EMU plays a crucial role in the railway landscape of Vaud, serving the Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher line.

ABB LEB Be 4/8 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ABB, ACMV · 1985–19916 units
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	704 kW944 hp	944 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'+2'2'
Formation	2 cars (1M1T)
Weight	55 t121,254 lb	121,254 lb