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SIG Hochleistungstriebwagen

Built by BBC, SIG

Years built
1966–1967

Overview of the SIG Hochleistungstriebwagen

Discover the powerful Hochleistungstriebwagen, a distinguished EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) built by BBC and SIG between 1966 and 1967. This robust train has served with distinction on Swiss railways, notably as the BT BDe 4/4.51 for the Bodensee-Toggenburg-Bahn.

Later, it continued its operational life with Makies AG as the Makies BDe 576 and with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG (SOB) as the SOB BDe 576.0. These units represent a significant chapter in Swiss railway engineering, known for their reliability and performance.

Explore the legacy of the Hochleistungstriebwagen, a testament to enduring railway technology and its vital role in connecting communities across Switzerland.

SIG Hochleistungstriebwagen technical specifications

Value
Built byBBC, SIG · 1966–1967
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Operators of the SIG Hochleistungstriebwagen

Railway companies that have operated the Hochleistungstriebwagen, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bodensee-Toggenburg-BahnBT BDe 4/4.51Switzerland
Makies AGMakies BDe 576Switzerland
Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSOB BDe 576.0Switzerland

SIG Hochleistungstriebwagen photos

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