Siemens Be 556 520

Built by SLM, Siemens

Top speed

70 km/h

43 mph

Power output

584 kW

783 hp

Weight

44 t

97,003 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1992–1993

8 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Siemens Be 556 520

Discover the Be 556 520, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) with a rich history.

Built between 1992 and 1993 by SLM and Siemens, this locomotive boasts a power output of 584 kW and a top speed of 70 km/h, making it ideal for efficient rail operations.

With a capacity of 64 seats and a weight of 44 tons, the Be 556 520 operates on standard gauge (1435 mm) tracks and is classified with UIC axles Bo'Bo'.

This specific unit has been a part of the Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn (SZU) as the SZU Be 556.52 in Switzerland.

Siemens Be 556 520 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SLM, Siemens · 1992–19938 units
Top speed	70 km/h43 mph	43 mph
Power output	584 kW783 hp	783 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Capacity	64 seats
Weight	44 t97,003 lb	97,003 lb