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Electric multiple unit

BN SNCB AM73

Built by BN, ACEC

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1973
30 units
Axle arrangement
(A1A)(A1A)

Overview of the BN SNCB AM73

Discover the SNCB AM73, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) that has served Belgium's railways with distinction.

Produced by BN and ACEC in 1973, this train, also known by its series designations SNCB AM73, AM74, AM78, and AM79, represents a significant part of Belgian rail history.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and a seating capacity for 178 passengers, the SNCB AM73 offers efficient and comfortable journeys. It operates on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks and features a distinctive (A1A)(A1A) axle arrangement.

Powered by a 3 kV DC electric system, this classic locomotive, documented on www.belrail.be, embodies the engineering prowess of its era.

Experience the reliability and timeless design of the SNCB AM73, a true workhorse of the Belgian rail network.

BN SNCB AM73 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSNCB AM73-74-78-79
Built byBN, ACEC · 197330 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement(A1A)(A1A)
Capacity178 seats

Operators of the BN SNCB AM73

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB AM73, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB AM73Belgium

BN SNCB AM73 photos

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