Siemens 556.53

Built by SWS, Siemens

Top speed

60 km/h

37 mph

Power output

600 kW

805 hp

Weight

47 t

103,617 lb

Length

40.6 m

133 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1979

2 units

Overview of the Siemens 556.53

Discover the SZU Be 556.53, an electric multiple unit (EMU) that served the Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn in Switzerland.

Built by SWS and Siemens in 1979, this distinguished locomotive features a Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' axle configuration and has a train length of 40.6 meters.

With a power output of 600 kW and a top speed of 60 km/h, it offered a capacity of 160 seats in second class and operated on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks.

Weighing 47 tons, the SZU Be 556.53 was a reliable workhorse for its operator, contributing to Swiss rail transport.

Siemens 556.53 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SWS, Siemens · 19792 units
Top speed	60 km/h37 mph	37 mph
Power output	600 kW805 hp	805 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Capacity	2nd class 160 seats
Train length	40.6 m133 ft 2 in	133 ft 2 in
Weight	47 t103,617 lb	103,617 lb