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Electric multiple unit

SWA RBS ABe 4/8

Built by SWA, SIG, ABB

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Power output
640 kW
858 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1992–1993
9 units

Overview of the SWA RBS ABe 4/8

Discover the RBS ABe 4/8, an electric multiple unit designed for efficient regional transport in Switzerland.

Built between 1992 and 1993 by SWA, SIG, and ABB, this modern locomotive boasts a robust construction and a top speed of 90 km/h, making it ideal for its operational environment.

Operating on a standard 1435 mm gauge track, the RBS ABe 4/8 features a power output of 640 kW, ensuring reliable and effective service for Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn.

This type of EMU is a testament to Swiss engineering and its commitment to effective public transportation solutions.

SWA RBS ABe 4/8 technical specifications

Value
Built bySWA, SIG, ABB · 1992–19939 units
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Power output640 kW858 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in

Operators of the SWA RBS ABe 4/8

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

OperatorClassCountry
Regionalverkehr Bern-SolothurnRBS ABe 4/8Switzerland

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