© trainspo.comStadler WAB Bhe 4/8
Built by Stadler
Overview of the Stadler WAB Bhe 4/8
Discover the WAB Bhe 4/8, a modern and efficient rack railway built by Stadler in 2004.
This railcar operates in Switzerland, specifically on the Wengernalpbahn, offering a capacity of 152 seats for your journeys.
With a gauge of 800 mm and a total length of 41.83 meters, the WAB Bhe 4/8 is designed for robustness in mountainous terrain.
It reaches a top speed of 28 km/h and operates with a 1.5 kV DC electric system, ensuring reliable and sustainable service.
Stadler WAB Bhe 4/8 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Stadler · 200410 units | |
| Top speed | 28 km/h17 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 800 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 7½ in | |
| Capacity | 152 seats | |
| Train length | 41.83 m137 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 2.3 m7 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 3.8 m12 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 47.5 t104,719 lb |
Operators of the Stadler WAB Bhe 4/8
Railway companies that have operated the WAB Bhe 4/8, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Wengernalpbahn | WAB Bhe 4/8 | Switzerland |
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