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Electric multiple unit

SLM Be 556 520

Built by SLM, Siemens

Top speed
70 km/h
43 mph
Power output
584 kW
783 hp
Weight
44 t
97,003 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1992–1993
8 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the SLM Be 556 520

Explore the Be 556 520, an electric multiple unit (EMU) serving the Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn (SZU).

Built by SLM and Siemens between 1992 and 1993, this locomotive features a Bo'Bo' axle configuration.

With a top speed of 70 km/h and a power output of 584 kW, it is designed for passenger transport, offering seating for 64.

Weighing 44 tonnes, it runs on standard gauge 1435 mm tracks, ensuring seamless integration into the Swiss railway network.

The Be 556 520 stands as a testament to Swiss rail engineering, blending efficiency with passenger comfort for SZU travelers.

SLM Be 556 520 technical specifications

Value
Built bySLM, Siemens · 1992–19938 units
Top speed70 km/h43 mph
Power output584 kW783 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Capacity64 seats
Weight44 t97,003 lb
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Operators of the SLM Be 556 520

Railway companies that have operated the Be 556 520, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-BahnSZU Be 556.52Switzerland

SLM Be 556 520 photos

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