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Electric multiple unit

ACEC SNCB AM73 CR

Built by ACEC, BN

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
620 kW
831 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the ACEC SNCB AM73 CR

Discover the SNCB AM73 CR, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) that has served the Belgian railway network with distinction.

Designed for efficiency and reliability, this train has been a cornerstone of passenger transport in Belgium, operating under the SNCB/NMBS banner.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and powered by a 3 kV DC system, the AM73 CR exemplifies the engineering and design of its era.

Built by ACEC and BN, its robustness and performance capabilities have earned it a cherished status among railway enthusiasts and professionals alike.

ACEC SNCB AM73 CR technical specifications

Value
SeriesSNCB AM
Built byACEC, BN
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output620 kW831 hp
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Width2.99 m9 ft 10 in

Operators of the ACEC SNCB AM73 CR

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB AM73 CR, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB AM73 CRBelgium

ACEC SNCB AM73 CR photos

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