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Electric multiple unit

BN SNCB AM75

Built by BN, ACEC

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Weight
220 t
485,016 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1975–1979

Overview of the BN SNCB AM75

Discover the SNCB AM75, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) with a significant history with the Belgian National Railway Company (SNCB/NMBS).

This series, built between 1975 and 1979 by BN and ACEC, is characterized by its robust construction and reliability.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and an elegant four-car formation, the AM75 is a classic example of Belgian engineering, operating on the standard gauge of 1435 mm.

It is designed for the 3 kV DC electric system and weighs an impressive 220 tons, highlighting its sturdiness.

These units have played a key role in shaping passenger transport in Belgium for decades and represent an important piece of railway history.

BN SNCB AM75 technical specifications

Value
Built byBN, ACEC · 1975–1979
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Electric systems
  • 3 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation4 cars
Weight220 t485,016 lb

Operators of the BN SNCB AM75

Railway companies that have operated the SNCB AM75, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
SNCB/NMBSSNCB AM75Belgium

BN SNCB AM75 photos

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