© trainspo.comSWA RBS ABe 4/12
Built by SWA, SIG, ABB
Overview of the SWA RBS ABe 4/12
Discover the RBS ABe 4/12, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) operating in Switzerland for Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn.
This reliable train, built by SWA, SIG, and ABB between 1992 and 1993, boasts a top speed of 90 km/h and a power output of 640 kW.
With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the RBS ABe 4/12 is a key component of regional rail transport, ensuring efficient and comfortable journeys for passengers.
Explore the operational excellence and regional impact of the RBS ABe 4/12, a testament to Swiss engineering.
SWA RBS ABe 4/12 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | RBS Be 4/8 | |
| Built by | SWA, SIG, ABB · 1992–1993 | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Power output | 640 kW858 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in |
Operators of the SWA RBS ABe 4/12
Railway companies that have operated the RBS ABe 4/12, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn | RBS ABe 4/12 | Switzerland |
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