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Electric multiple unit

BBC BLS ABDe 4/8

Built by BBC, SAAS, SIG, BLS

Top speed
125 km/h
78 mph
Weight
90 t
198,416 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1945–1964

Overview of the BBC BLS ABDe 4/8

Discover the BLS ABDe 4/8, an impressive electric multiple unit series that has been in service since the 1940s.

These robust trains, built by BBC, SAAS, SIG, and BLS, are synonymous with reliability on Swiss tracks.

With a top speed of 125 km/h and a car length of 47.3 meters, the BLS ABDe 4/8 effortlessly masters daily challenges.

The standard gauge of 1435 mm and a weight of 90 tons underscore its stability and performance.

Explore the history and technical details of this iconic locomotive, operating under the name BLS AG in Switzerland.

BBC BLS ABDe 4/8 technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, SAAS, SIG, BLS · 1945–1964
Top speed125 km/h78 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length47.3 m155 ft 2 in
Weight90 t198,416 lb
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Operators of the BBC BLS ABDe 4/8

Railway companies that have operated the BLS ABDe 4/8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
BLS AGBLS ABDe 4/8Switzerland

BBC BLS ABDe 4/8 photos

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