© trainspo.comBBC Bern Be 8/8
Built by BBC, SWS
Overview of the BBC Bern Be 8/8
Discover the Bern Be 8/8, a classic tram with a notable history.
Built in 1973 by BBC and SWS, this versatile tram, also known as Bernmobil Be 8/8, boasts a top speed of 60 km/h and a 1000 mm gauge, making it ideal for urban transit.
Measuring 26.2 meters in length, 2.2 meters in width, and 4.02 meters in height, the Bern Be 8/8 offers efficient passenger capacity.
Originally serving the Bern tramway network in Switzerland, this remarkable vehicle also had a career with Compania de Transport Public Iași in Romania, showcasing its adaptability and reliability across different transit systems.
BBC Bern Be 8/8 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BBC, SWS · 1973 | |
| Top speed | 60 km/h37 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| Length | 26.2 m85 ft 11 in | |
| Width | 2.2 m7 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 4.02 m13 ft 2 in |
Operators of the BBC Bern Be 8/8
Railway companies that have operated the Bern Be 8/8, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Compania de Transport Public Iași | CTP Iaşi Be 8/8 | Romania |
| Bern tramway network | Bernmobil Be 8/8 | Switzerland |
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