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Electric multiple unit

ABB RBS ABe 4/8

Built by SWA, SIG, ABB

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Power output
640 kW
858 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1992–1993
9 units

Overview of the ABB RBS ABe 4/8

Discover the reliable RBS ABe 4/8, an electric multiple unit designed for efficient regional transport in Switzerland.

Built between 1992 and 1993 by SWA, SIG, and ABB, this train is perfectly suited for the demands of the Bern-Solothurn region.

With a top speed of 90 km/h and a power output of 640 kW, the RBS ABe 4/8 offers excellent performance for daily operations.

This EMU operates on a 1435 mm gauge, making it a key component of the Swiss rail network and a testament to modern engineering.

ABB RBS ABe 4/8 technical specifications

Value
Built bySWA, SIG, ABB · 1992–19939 units
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Power output640 kW858 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
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Operators of the ABB RBS ABe 4/8

Railway companies that have operated the RBS ABe 4/8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Regionalverkehr Bern-SolothurnRBS ABe 4/8Switzerland

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