© trainspo.comRagheno AM70 JH
Built by BN, Ragheno, ACEC
Overview of the Ragheno AM70 JH
Discover the AM70 JH, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served Belgium with distinction.
Built by BN, Ragheno, and ACEC in 1970, this iconic locomotive boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and a passenger capacity of 180 seats.
Operating on a 1435 mm gauge and powered by a 3 kV DC electric system, the AM70 JH is a testament to reliable and efficient railway engineering.
The AM70 JH, part of the SNCB/NMBS fleet, continues to be a familiar sight on Belgian rail networks.
Ragheno AM70 JH technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | AM70 | |
| Built by | BN, Ragheno, ACEC · 197024 units | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Capacity | 180 seats |
Operators of the Ragheno AM70 JH
Railway companies that have operated the AM70 JH, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| SNCB/NMBS | SNCB AM70 JH | Belgium |
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