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 BLS ABDe 4/8

Discover the BLS ABDe 4/8, a versatile electric multiple unit that played a significant role in Swiss railway history.

Built between 1945 and 1964 by renowned manufacturers BBC, SAAS, SIG, and BLS, this EMU showcases impressive engineering for its era.

With a top speed of 125 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BLS ABDe 4/8 was well-suited for passenger transport on Switzerland's extensive rail network.

Measuring 47.3 meters in length and weighing 90 tons, this unit was a substantial and reliable workhorse for BLS AG.

BLS ABDe 4/8 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, SAAS, SIG, BLS · 1945–1964
Top speed	125 km/h78 mph	78 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Car length	47.3 m155 ft 2 in	155 ft 2 in
Weight	90 t198,416 lb	198,416 lb