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Electric multiple unit

SIG RBS Be 4/12 II

Built by SWA, SIG, ABB

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1992–1993

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
SeriesRBS Be 4/8
Built bySWA, SIG, ABB · 1992–1993
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,435 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.

OperatorClassCountry
Regionalverkehr Bern-SolothurnRBS Be 4/12 IISwitzerland

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