© trainspo.comACMV FART ABe 4/6
Built by ABB, ACMV
Overview of the ACMV FART ABe 4/6
Discover the FART ABe 4/6, a versatile electric multiple unit (EMU) operating in both Switzerland and Italy.
Built between 1992 and 1994 by ABB and ACMV, these reliable trains feature a 1000 mm gauge and can reach a top speed of 75 km/h, making them perfect for regional routes.
With a seating capacity of 82 passengers and a length of 30.9 meters, the two-car formations offer efficient and comfortable travel.
These EMUs, boasting a power output of 500 kW, serve the Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi (FART) in Switzerland and the Societá Subalpina di Imprese Ferroviarie (SSIF) in Italy, contributing to vital cross-border rail transport.
ACMV FART ABe 4/6 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | FART ABe 4/6 | |
| Built by | ABB, ACMV · 1992–199412 units | |
| Top speed | 75 km/h47 mph | |
| Power output | 500 kW671 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'Bo' | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Capacity | 82 seats | |
| Train length | 30.9 m101 ft 5 in |
Operators of the ACMV FART ABe 4/6
Railway companies that have operated the FART ABe 4/6, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Societá Subalpina di Imprese Ferroviarie | SSIF ABe 4/6 | Italy |
| Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi | FART ABe 4/6 | Switzerland |
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