© trainspo.comABB TRN BDe 4/4 6-8
Built by ABB, ACMV
Overview of the ABB TRN BDe 4/4 6-8
Discover the TRN BDe 4/4 6-8, an elegant electric multiple unit (EMU) that proudly served Transports Publics Neuchâtelois (transN) in Switzerland. Built by ABB and ACMV between 1991 and 1996, this train combines reliability and performance.
With a gauge of 1000 mm and a weight of 35.5 tons, the BDe 4/4 6-8 is designed for efficient journeys on Swiss tracks. Its top speed of 80 km/h ensures smooth and punctual travel for passengers.
The 1.5 kV DC electric system provides eco-friendly and quiet operation, a key part of transN's commitment to sustainable mobility. Measuring 20.7 meters in length, this locomotive is an example of Swiss railway engineering excellence.
ABB TRN BDe 4/4 6-8 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | ABB, ACMV · 1991–1996 | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Train length | 20.7 m67 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 35.5 t78,264 lb |
Operators of the ABB TRN BDe 4/4 6-8
Railway companies that have operated the TRN BDe 4/4 6-8, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Transports Publics Neuchâtelois | transN BDe 4/4 6-8 | Switzerland |
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