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Electric multiple unit

BBC ABDe 4/4

Built by SIG, SWS, BBC, MFO, SAAS

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Weight
64 t
141,096 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BBC ABDe 4/4

Discover the ABDe 4/4, a versatile electric multiple unit, a proven choice for Swiss rail transport.

Built by renowned manufacturers like SIG, SWS, BBC, MFO, and SAAS, it has successfully served companies such as Chemin de fer Martigny-Orsières and Transports Vallée de Joux (TRAVYS), designated as ABDe 538.

With a top speed of 100 km/h, this railcar offers seating for 12 passengers in first class and 31 in second class, ensuring a comfortable journey for travelers.

Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and Bo'Bo' axle configuration make it perfectly suited for the Swiss network.

Powered by a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electrical system, the 64-tonne ABDe 4/4 represents a reliable solution for regional traffic, combining performance and efficiency.

This model symbolizes technical excellence and durability in service of passenger transport in Switzerland.

BBC ABDe 4/4 technical specifications

Value
Built bySIG, SWS, BBC, MFO, SAAS
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Capacity1st class 12, 2nd class 31 seats
Weight64 t141,096 lb

Operators of the BBC ABDe 4/4

Railway companies that have operated the ABDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chemin de fer Martigny-OrsièresMO ABDe 4/4Switzerland
Transports Vallée de JouxTRAVYS ABDe 538Switzerland

BBC ABDe 4/4 photos

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