Stadler EC250

Built by Stadler

Top speed

250 km/h

155 mph

Weight

380 t

837,756 lb

Length

202 m

662 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Overview of the Stadler EC250

Discover the EC250, a high-speed electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for modern rail travel.

This impressive train, operating under the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) with the class SBB RABe 501, boasts a top speed of 250 km/h.

Manufactured by Stadler, the EC250 features an 11-car formation, stretching an impressive 202 meters in length and running on a standard 1435 mm gauge.

With a width of 2.9 meters and a height of 4.25 meters, this robust locomotive weighs 380 tons, making it a powerful and efficient choice for intercity routes.

Explore the details of this remarkable piece of engineering, a testament to Swiss precision in railway technology.

Stadler EC250 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Stadler
Top speed	250 km/h155 mph	155 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	11 cars
Train length	202 m662 ft 9 in	662 ft 9 in
Width	2.9 m9 ft 6 in	9 ft 6 in
Height	4.25 m13 ft 11 in	13 ft 11 in
Weight	380 t837,756 lb	837,756 lb