© trainspo.comStadler RABe 511
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Overview of the Stadler RABe 511
Explore the RABe 511, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) that is part of the Dosto family and the Stadler KISS series.
This high-speed Swiss train, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), boasts a top speed of 160 km/h.
It offers a comfortable capacity of 120 seats in first class and 415 in second class, making it ideal for passenger transport.
With a total length of 150 meters, a width of 2.8 meters, and a height of 4.6 meters, the RABe 511 is designed for efficiency and passenger comfort on Swiss routes.
It operates on electric systems of 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz, ensuring reliable and sustainable performance for railway enthusiasts and travelers alike.
Stadler RABe 511 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Stadler KISS | |
| Family | Dosto | |
| Built by | Stadler · 2010 | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Capacity | 1st class 120, 2nd class 415 seats | |
| Car length | 150 m492 ft 2 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.6 m15 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 298 t656,977 lb |
Operators of the Stadler RABe 511
Railway companies that have operated the RABe 511, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss Federal Railways | SBB RABe 511 | Switzerland |
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