SIG MGB ABDeh 8/8

Built by SLM, SIG, SAAS

Top speed

55 km/h

34 mph

Power output

1,176 kW

1,577 hp

Weight

92 t

202,825 lb

Length

35.1 m

115 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,000 mm

Metre gauge

Years built

1965

3 units

Overview of the SIG MGB ABDeh 8/8

Discover the robust MGB ABDeh 8/8 electric multiple unit, a workhorse of Swiss railways. This versatile train has served with distinction on the Brig-Visp-Zermatt-Bahn and continues its legacy with the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn.

Built in 1965 by SLM, SIG, and SAAS, this EMU boasts a powerful 1176 kW output, enabling it to reach a top speed of 55 km/h. Its design features a 1000 mm gauge and a substantial 92-ton weight, ensuring stability on demanding routes.

The MGB ABDeh 8/8 offers comfortable seating for passengers, with 12 seats in first class and 96 in second class. Its efficient configuration, spanning 35.1 meters in length and utilizing a Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' UIC axle arrangement, makes it a reliable choice for scenic Swiss journeys.

SIG MGB ABDeh 8/8 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SLM, SIG, SAAS · 19653 units
Top speed	55 km/h34 mph	34 mph
Power output	1,176 kW1,577 hp	1,577 hp
Track gauge	1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in	3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'
Capacity	1st class 12, 2nd class 96 seats
Train length	35.1 m115 ft 2 in	115 ft 2 in
Weight	92 t202,825 lb	202,825 lb