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Electric multiple unit

SIG RBDe 566

Built by BBC, ABB, SIG

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
1,650 kW
2,213 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1993
84 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SIG RBDe 566

Discover the RBDe 566, an electric multiple unit renowned for its robust design and efficient operation.

Built by BBC, ABB, and SIG in 1993, this Swiss locomotive boasts a top speed of 140 km/h, making it a versatile choice for various rail services.

With a power output of 1650 kW and a tractive effort of 182 kN, the RBDe 566 is a reliable performer on the 1435 mm gauge.

Operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG (SOB) in Switzerland, this Bo'Bo' classification locomotive is a testament to engineering excellence in railway transportation.

SIG RBDe 566 technical specifications

Value
SeriesRBDe 560
Built byBBC, ABB, SIG · 199384 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output1,650 kW2,213 hp
Tractive effort182 kN40,915 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the SIG RBDe 566

Railway companies that have operated the RBDe 566, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSOB RBDe 566Switzerland

SIG RBDe 566 photos

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