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Electric multiple unit

SIG FLP Be 4/8

Built by SIG, BBC

Top speed
60 km/h
37 mph
Weight
49 t
108,026 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1978–1979
4 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+2'2'

Overview of the SIG FLP Be 4/8

Discover the FLP Be 4/8, a versatile electric multiple unit.

Built by SIG and BBC between 1978 and 1979, this EMU operates on 1000 mm gauge railways.

Featuring a 2-car formation and weighing 49 tonnes, the FLP Be 4/8 offers impressive capacity for its size.

With a top speed of 60 km/h, it is perfectly suited for local and regional services.

Its Bo'Bo'+2'2' UIC axle configuration ensures excellent performance and maneuverability on narrow-gauge networks.

SIG FLP Be 4/8 technical specifications

Value
Built bySIG, BBC · 1978–19794 units
Top speed60 km/h37 mph
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+2'2'
Formation2 cars
Weight49 t108,026 lb

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