© trainspo.comOverview of the SIG CJ BDe 4/4
Discover the CJ BDe 4/4, a reliable electric locomotive from Switzerland's Chemins de fer du Jura.
This electric multiple unit, or EMU, was built by SIG, SWS, SAAS, and CJ. It operates on a 1000 mm gauge, making it perfectly suited for the Swiss railway network.
Equipped with 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the CJ BDe 4/4 offers efficient and sustainable transportation solutions.
Its service on the Jura Railways highlights its historical and operational significance within Swiss rail history.
SIG CJ BDe 4/4 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SIG, SWS, SAAS, CJ | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in |
Operators of the SIG CJ BDe 4/4
Railway companies that have operated the CJ BDe 4/4, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chemins de fer du Jura | CJ BDe 4/4 | Switzerland |
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