SAAS ABDe 4/4

Discover the ABDe 4/4, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) with a rich history in Swiss railway operations.

This distinctive locomotive, boasting a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, was built by a consortium including SIG, SWS, BBC, MFO, and SAAS. It served with distinction on the Chemin de fer Martigny-Orsières (MO) as the MO ABDe 4/4 and later with Transports Vallée de Joux (TRAVYS) as the TRAVYS ABDe 538.

Engineered for efficiency, the ABDe 4/4 operates on a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system and maintains a top speed of 100 km/h. With a weight of 64 tonnes and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, it offers a passenger capacity of 12 in first class and 31 in second class, making it a practical choice for regional routes.

Explore the reliability and operational legacy of the ABDe 4/4, a testament to Swiss engineering in public transportation.