© trainspo.comABB RBS RABe 4/12
Built by Stadler, ABB
Overview of the ABB RBS RABe 4/12
Explore the RBS RABe 4/12, a modern Electric Multiple Unit designed for regional passenger services in Switzerland.
Built by Stadler and ABB, this high-performance train boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and operates on a 1000 mm gauge track.
Featuring a 2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2' wheel arrangement and a weight of 77 tons, the RBS RABe 4/12 is perfectly suited for efficient and comfortable regional journeys across the scenic Swiss landscape.
ABB RBS RABe 4/12 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Stadler, ABB | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2' | |
| Weight | 77 t169,756 lb |
Operators of the ABB RBS RABe 4/12
Railway companies that have operated the RBS RABe 4/12, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn | RBS RABe 4/12 | Switzerland |
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