© trainspo.comACEC SNCB AM86
Built by BN, ACEC
Overview of the ACEC SNCB AM86
Discover the SNCB AM86, a versatile electric multiple unit (EMU) serving the Belgian railway network since 1988.
This robust train, built by BN and ACEC, boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and a power output of 688 kW, making it ideal for regional services.
The two-car formation offers a comfortable seating capacity of 198 passengers and extends to 52.8 meters in length.
With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a Bo'2'+2'2' axle configuration, the SNCB AM86 is a reliable and efficient choice for Belgian rail transport.
ACEC SNCB AM86 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BN, ACEC · 1988–199152 units | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 688 kW923 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'+2'2' | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Capacity | 198 seats | |
| Train length | 52.8 m173 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 106 t233,690 lb |
Operators of the ACEC SNCB AM86
Railway companies that have operated the SNCB AM86, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| SNCB/NMBS | SNCB AM86 | Belgium |
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