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Electric multiple unit

SAAS LEB Be 4/4 I

Built by SWS, SAAS

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Power output
595 kW
798 hp
Weight
35 t
77,162 lb
Years built
1966

Overview of the SAAS LEB Be 4/4 I

Discover the LEB Be 4/4 I, an iconic electric multiple unit from Swiss railways.

Built in 1966 by SWS and SAAS, this locomotive served the Chemin de fer Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher (LEB).

With a top speed of 80 km/h, seating for 40 passengers, and a power output of 595 kW, it provides an efficient and comfortable travel experience.

Its 18.07-meter car length and 35-ton weight, powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, highlight its robust and reliable design for Swiss lines.

SAAS LEB Be 4/4 I technical specifications

Value
Built bySWS, SAAS · 1966
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Power output595 kW798 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Capacity40 seats
Car length18.07 m59 ft 3 in
Weight35 t77,162 lb
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Operators of the SAAS LEB Be 4/4 I

Railway companies that have operated the LEB Be 4/4 I, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chemin de fer Lausanne-Echallens-BercherLEB Be 4/4 ISwitzerland

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