© trainspo.comSIG RBS Be 4/12 II
Built by SWA, SIG, ABB
Overview of the SIG RBS Be 4/12 II
Discover the RBS Be 4/12 II, a remarkable electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for regional transport in Switzerland.
This modern locomotive, operated by Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn (RBS), is a marvel of Swiss engineering.
Built between 1992 and 1993 by SWA, SIG, and ABB, the RBS Be 4/12 II represents the evolution of electric trains.
With a 1435 mm gauge and a top speed of 90 km/h, it is ideal for the demands of Swiss rail traffic.
Explore the efficiency and reliability of this essential piece of Swiss transportation infrastructure.
SIG RBS Be 4/12 II technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | RBS Be 4/8 | |
| Built by | SWA, SIG, ABB · 1992–1993 | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in |
Operators of the SIG RBS Be 4/12 II
Railway companies that have operated the RBS Be 4/12 II, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn | RBS Be 4/12 II | Switzerland |
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