© trainspo.comSLM RHB BDeh 3/6
Built by Stadler, SLM, Adtranz
Overview of the SLM RHB BDeh 3/6
Discover the RHB BDeh 3/6, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit operated by Appenzeller Bahnen.
This particular unit, a product of Stadler, SLM, and Adtranz from 1998, features a two-car formation and offers seating for 76 passengers in second class.
With a top speed of 70 km/h and a weight of 57 tons, the RHB BDeh 3/6 is well-suited for its operational environment on standard gauge tracks.
Its electrical systems utilize 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz, ensuring efficient performance across the Swiss rail network.
Learn more about this impressive locomotive and its role in serving the scenic landscapes of Switzerland.
SLM RHB BDeh 3/6 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Stadler, SLM, Adtranz · 19981 units | |
| Top speed | 70 km/h43 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Capacity | 2nd class 76 seats | |
| Weight | 57 t125,663 lb |
Operators of the SLM RHB BDeh 3/6
Railway companies that have operated the RHB BDeh 3/6, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Appenzeller Bahnen | AB BDeh 3/6 | Switzerland |
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