BBC Hochleistungstriebwagen Electric Multiple Unit: Specs & Photos

Overview of the BBC Hochleistungstriebwagen

Discover the Hochleistungstriebwagen, a versatile electric multiple unit designed for Swiss railway networks.

Built by BBC and SIG between 1966 and 1967, this model served with renowned companies such as the Bodensee-Toggenburg-Bahn as BT BDe 4/4.51.

It also operated for Makies AG and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG (SOB) under the designation SOB BDe 576.0.

Its designation as "Hochleistungstriebwagen" (high-performance railcar) highlights its reliability and capability in passenger transport.

A true classic of Swiss railway history, ready for new journeys.

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, SIG · 1966–1967

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

Operator	Class	Country
Bodensee-Toggenburg-Bahn	BT BDe 4/4.51	Switzerland
Makies AG	Makies BDe 576	Switzerland
Schweizerische Südostbahn AG	SOB BDe 576.0	Switzerland

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