© trainspo.comAlstom VBG Be 5/6
Built by Bombardier, Alstom
Overview of the Alstom VBG Be 5/6
Discover the VBG Be 5/6, a modern tram serving Switzerland.
Built by Bombardier and Alstom between 2006 and 2010, this versatile electric tram operates on a 1000 mm gauge track.
With a top speed of 70 km/h and a capacity for 96 seats, the VBG Be 5/6 is an efficient and comfortable mode of public transport.
Its dimensions include a width of 2.4 m and a height of 3.6 m, with an operational weight of 39 tons.
Powered by a 600 V DC electric system, this tram delivers a strong performance with a power output of 625 kW. Explore the VBG Be 5/6, a key part of Swiss public transportation networks, including services for Zurich Public Transport.
Alstom VBG Be 5/6 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Bombardier, Alstom · 2006–2010 | |
| Top speed | 70 km/h43 mph | |
| Power output | 625 kW838 hp | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Capacity | 96 seats | |
| Width | 2.4 m7 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 3.6 m11 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 39 t85,980 lb |
Operators of the Alstom VBG Be 5/6
Railway companies that have operated the VBG Be 5/6, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Verkehrsbetriebe Glattal AG | VBG Be 5/6 | Switzerland |
| Zurich Public Transport | VBZ Be 5/6 | Switzerland |
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