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Electric multiple unit

BN AM70 JH

Built by BN, Ragheno, ACEC

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1970
24 units

Overview of the BN AM70 JH

Discover the AM70 JH, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) that defined Belgian railway transport.

Manufactured in 1970 by BN, Ragheno, and ACEC for the SNCB/NMBS network, this series boasts a seating capacity of 180 passengers and reaches a top speed of 140 km/h.

Operating on 3 kV DC and featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the AM70 JH stands as a testament to the engineering prowess of its era, delivering reliable and efficient service.

Explore the impressive features of the AM70 JH, a piece of Belgian railway history, and experience the efficiency it brought to rail travel.

These units played a significant role in the Belgian rail landscape for many years, contributing to dependable and effective public transportation.

BN AM70 JH technical specifications

Value
SeriesAM70
Built byBN, Ragheno, ACEC · 197024 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Capacity180 seats

Operators of the BN AM70 JH

Railway companies that have operated the AM70 JH, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB AM70 JHBelgium

BN AM70 JH photos

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