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Electric multiple unit

ABB RBS Be 4/12 II

Built by SWA, SIG, ABB

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1992–1993

Overview of the ABB RBS Be 4/12 II

Discover the RBS Be 4/12 II, a modern electric train operating in Switzerland for Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn (RBS).

This electric multiple unit (EMU) stands out for its robust construction by SWA, SIG, and ABB, built between 1992 and 1993.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a top speed of 90 km/h, the RBS Be 4/12 II is a key part of the regional railway network, ensuring efficiency and reliability for its passengers.

This model, part of the RBS Be 4/8 series, continues to serve excellently, reflecting Swiss quality and innovation in rail transport, with information sourced from www.rbs.ch.

ABB RBS Be 4/12 II technical specifications

Value
SeriesRBS Be 4/8
Built bySWA, SIG, ABB · 1992–1993
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in

Operators of the ABB RBS Be 4/12 II

Railway companies that have operated the RBS Be 4/12 II, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Regionalverkehr Bern-SolothurnRBS Be 4/12 IISwitzerland

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