SIG BLS RBDe 566 II

Built by BBC, SIG, SWS

Top speed

125 km/h

78 mph

Power output

1,700 kW

2,280 hp

Weight

69 t

152,119 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1984–1985

15 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SIG BLS RBDe 566 II

Discover the BLS RBDe 566 II, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served Switzerland's railways with distinction.

Built by BBC, SIG, and SWS between 1984 and 1985, this robust locomotive boasts a top speed of 125 km/h and a power output of 1700 kW, ensuring efficient and reliable service on the 1435 mm gauge tracks.

With a formation of a single car (1M) and a capacity for 54 passengers in 2nd class, it's designed for passenger comfort and operational flexibility.

This unit has a rich operational history, having been a key part of BLS AG and the Emmental Burgdorf Thun Bahn (EBT) fleets.

Explore the powerful and enduring legacy of the BLS RBDe 566 II, a true workhorse of Swiss rail transport.

SIG BLS RBDe 566 II technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BBC, SIG, SWS · 1984–198515 units
Top speed	125 km/h78 mph	78 mph
Power output	1,700 kW2,280 hp	2,280 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Formation	1 cars (1M)
Capacity	2nd class 54 seats
Weight	69 t152,119 lb	152,119 lb