© trainspo.comStadler RBS RABe 4/12
Built by Stadler, ABB
Overview of the Stadler RBS RABe 4/12
Discover the RBS RABe 4/12, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for efficient regional transport in Switzerland.
Built by Stadler and ABB, this reliable train operates with Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn (RBS).
Featuring a top speed of 120 km/h and a narrow gauge of 1000 mm, the RBS RABe 4/12 is perfectly suited for the Swiss rail network.
With its distinctive 2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2' axle arrangement and a weight of 77 tons, it embodies performance and comfort for everyday passenger service.
Experience the quality and capability of this German-built electric train on its routes.
Stadler RBS RABe 4/12 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Stadler, ABB | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'2'+Bo'Bo'+2'2' | |
| Weight | 77 t169,756 lb |
Operators of the Stadler RBS RABe 4/12
Railway companies that have operated the RBS RABe 4/12, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn | RBS RABe 4/12 | Switzerland |
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