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BN SNCB AM74 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

BN SNCB AM74

Built by BN, ACEC

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1974
25 units
Axle arrangement
(A1A)(A1A)

Overview of the BN SNCB AM74

Discover the SNCB AM74, an iconic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served Belgium's railways.

Built by BN and ACEC in 1974, these trains are designed for efficient passenger transport, boasting a top speed of 140 km/h.

With a seating capacity for 178 passengers and a standard 1435 mm gauge, the AM74 is a reliable workhorse.

Its distinctive (A1A)(A1A) axle arrangement and 3 kV DC electric system make it a notable part of Belgian railway history, contributing significantly to the SNCB/NMBS network.

BN SNCB AM74 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSNCB AM73-74-78-79
Built byBN, ACEC · 197425 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 AM74

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB AM74, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB AM74Belgium

BN SNCB AM74 photos

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