© trainspo.comSIG RBDe 560 NPZ Domino
Built by ABB, BBC, Schindler, SIG
Overview of the SIG RBDe 560 NPZ Domino
Discover the RBDe 560 NPZ Domino, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served with distinction in Switzerland.
Built between 1987 and 1996 by ABB, BBC, Schindler, and SIG, and later modernized by Bombardier from 2009 to 2011, this three-car train operates on a 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric system and reaches a top speed of 140 km/h.
With a 1435 mm gauge, the RBDe 560 NPZ Domino is part of the fleet for companies like RegionAlps AG and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), and also operates under the RBDe 568 designation with Transports Vallée de Joux (TRAVYS).
Explore Swiss engineering at its finest with this reliable model, ideal for regional and short-distance services, ensuring efficiency and passenger comfort.
SIG RBDe 560 NPZ Domino technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | RBDe 560 | |
| Built by | ABB, BBC, Schindler, SIG · 1987–1996 | |
| Refurbished | Bombardier 2009 - 2011 | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 3 cars |
Operators of the SIG RBDe 560 NPZ Domino
Railway companies that have operated the RBDe 560 NPZ Domino, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| RegionAlps AG | RegionAlps RBDe 560.4 | Switzerland |
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB RBDe 560.2 | Switzerland |
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB RBDe 560.3 | Switzerland |
| Transports Vallée de Joux | TRAVYS RBDe 568 | Switzerland |
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