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Electric multiple unit

BBC JB BDhe 4/8

Built by BBC, SLM, Stadler

Top speed
27 km/h
17 mph
Weight
45 t
99,208 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1992–2002
8 units

Overview of the BBC JB BDhe 4/8

Experience the charm of the JB BDhe 4/8, a distinguished electric multiple unit from Switzerland, expertly crafted by BBC, SLM, and Stadler between 1992 and 2002.

This robust locomotive, weighing 45 tonnes and measuring 31.35 meters in length, is perfectly suited for scenic journeys, boasting a capacity for 116 passengers and a gentle top speed of 27 km/h.

Operating on a 1000 mm gauge track and powered by a 1,125 kV AC 50 Hz electric system, the JB BDhe 4/8 offers a truly unique and memorable travel experience through Switzerland's breathtaking landscapes.

Discover this iconic piece of Swiss railway engineering.

BBC JB BDhe 4/8 technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, SLM, Stadler · 1992–20028 units
Top speed27 km/h17 mph
Electric systems
  • 1,125 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity116 seats
Car length31.35 m102 ft 10 in
Weight45 t99,208 lb
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Operators of the BBC JB BDhe 4/8

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

OperatorClassCountry
Jungfraubahn HoldingJB BDhe 4/8Switzerland

BBC JB BDhe 4/8 photos

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