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Electric multiple unit

SAAS BLS ABDe 4/8

Built by BBC, SAAS, SIG, BLS

Top speed
125 km/h
78 mph
Weight
90 t
198,416 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1945–1964

Overview of the SAAS BLS ABDe 4/8

Explore the BLS ABDe 4/8, a versatile electric multiple unit that played a significant role in Swiss railway history.

Constructed between 1945 and 1964 by BBC, SAAS, SIG, and BLS, this locomotive is distinguished by its robust build and its capability to meet the demanding requirements of BLS AG.

Reaching a top speed of 125 km/h, the BLS ABDe 4/8 is perfectly suited for routes that prioritize efficiency and speed. Its standard 1435 mm gauge ensures compatibility with the broader European railway infrastructure.

Measuring 47.3 meters in length and weighing 90 tons, this EMU boasts a design engineered for optimal performance and unwavering reliability in its operations.

SAAS BLS ABDe 4/8 technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, SAAS, SIG, BLS · 1945–1964
Top speed125 km/h78 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length47.3 m155 ft 2 in
Weight90 t198,416 lb
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Operators of the SAAS BLS ABDe 4/8

Railway companies that have operated the BLS ABDe 4/8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
BLS AGBLS ABDe 4/8Switzerland

SAAS BLS ABDe 4/8 photos

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