© trainspo.comABB RBS ABe 4/12
Built by SWA, SIG, ABB
Overview of the ABB RBS ABe 4/12
Discover the RBS ABe 4/12, a robust electric multiple unit operated by Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn.
This reliable train was constructed between 1992 and 1993 by SWA, SIG, and ABB, serving the Swiss regional transport network.
With a top speed of 90 km/h and a power output of 640 kW, the RBS ABe 4/12 is perfectly suited for daily commuter services.
Experience comfort and efficiency on its standard 1435 mm gauge track.
Learn more about this impressive EMU at www.rbs.ch.
ABB RBS ABe 4/12 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | RBS Be 4/8 | |
| Built by | SWA, SIG, ABB · 1992–1993 | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Power output | 640 kW858 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in |
Operators of the ABB RBS ABe 4/12
Railway companies that have operated the RBS ABe 4/12, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn | RBS ABe 4/12 | Switzerland |
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