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Electric multiple unit

ACEC AM70 JH

Built by BN, Ragheno, ACEC

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1970
24 units

Overview of the ACEC AM70 JH

Discover the AM70 JH electric multiple units (EMUs), once operated by SNCB/NMBS in Belgium.

Built by BN, Ragheno, and ACEC in 1970, these trains reached a top speed of 140 km/h and offered seating for 180 passengers.

With a 1435 mm gauge and a 3 kV DC electric system, they were a vital part of the Belgian railway network.

The AM70 JH series represents a fascinating era of rail transport in Belgium.

Learn more about these robust units and their role in passenger service.

ACEC AM70 JH technical specifications

Value
SeriesAM70
Built byBN, Ragheno, ACEC · 197024 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Capacity180 seats
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Operators of the ACEC AM70 JH

Railway companies that have operated the AM70 JH, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB AM70 JHBelgium

ACEC AM70 JH photos

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