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Bombardier VBG Be 5/6

Built by Bombardier, Alstom

Top speed
70 km/h
43 mph
Power output
625 kW
838 hp
Weight
39 t
85,980 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
2006–2010

Overview of the Bombardier VBG Be 5/6

Explore the VBG Be 5/6, a modern tram operating in Switzerland, managed by Verkehrsbetriebe Glattal AG and Zurich Public Transport.

Built by Bombardier and Alstom between 2006 and 2010, this vehicle is engineered for maximum efficiency on urban routes.

The VBG Be 5/6 boasts a seating capacity for 96 passengers and reaches a top speed of 70 km/h, offering a comfortable and punctual travel experience.

With a width of 2.4 meters and a height of 3.6 meters, it fits seamlessly into existing infrastructure, ensuring widespread service.

This tram operates with a 600 V DC electric system and delivers a powerful 625 kW output, guaranteeing reliable performance.

Its 1000 mm gauge is perfectly suited for Swiss tram networks, solidifying its role in local public transportation.

Bombardier VBG Be 5/6 technical specifications

Value
Built byBombardier, Alstom · 2006–2010
Top speed70 km/h43 mph
Power output625 kW838 hp
Electric systems
  • 600 V DC
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
Capacity96 seats
Width2.4 m7 ft 10 in
Height3.6 m11 ft 10 in
Weight39 t85,980 lb

Operators of the Bombardier VBG Be 5/6

Railway companies that have operated the VBG Be 5/6, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Verkehrsbetriebe Glattal AGVBG Be 5/6Switzerland
Zurich Public TransportVBZ Be 5/6Switzerland

Bombardier VBG Be 5/6 photos

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