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Electric multiple unit

SWA Be 4/8 25

Built by SWA, SIG, ABB

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Power output
640 kW
858 hp
Weight
54 t
119,049 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1993
5 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'2'+2'Bo'

Overview of the SWA Be 4/8 25

Discover the Be 4/8 25, a distinctive Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train built in 1993 by SWA, SIG, and ABB.

This robust locomotive operates on a 1000 mm gauge and boasts a 640 kW power output, reaching a top speed of 80 km/h.

Designed for passenger comfort, it features a two-car formation with a seating capacity of 104.

The Be 4/8 25 has served in Switzerland with BDWM Transport AG and Ferrovie Luganesi SA, showcasing its versatility and reliability on the rail network.

SWA Be 4/8 25 technical specifications

Value
Built bySWA, SIG, ABB · 19935 units
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Power output640 kW858 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'2'+2'Bo'
Formation2 cars
Capacity104 seats
Weight54 t119,049 lb
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Operators of the SWA Be 4/8 25

Railway companies that have operated the Be 4/8 25, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
BDWM Transport AGBDWM Be 4/8Switzerland
Ferrovie Luganesi SAFLP Be 4/8Switzerland

SWA Be 4/8 25 photos

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