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Tram
SWP FB Be 8/8
Built by SWS, SWP, BBC
Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Power output
604 kW
810 hp
Weight
42 t
92,594 lb
Length
34.5 m
113 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1967–1986
6 units
Overview of the SWP FB Be 8/8
Explore the FB Be 8/8 tram, an iconic vehicle constructed between 1967 and 1986.
This tram, measuring 34.5 meters in length and weighing 42 tons, offers 86 seats and is designed for a comfortable journey.
Equipped with 604 kW of power and a top speed of 65 km/h, the FB Be 8/8 is an efficient mode of urban transport, operating on a 1000 mm gauge.
Its 2-car formation and Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' UIC axle configuration make it a robust and reliable choice for tram service.
SWP FB Be 8/8 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | SWS, SWP, BBC · 1967–19866 units | |
| Top speed | 65 km/h40 mph | |
| Power output | 604 kW810 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Capacity | 86 seats | |
| Train length | 34.5 m113 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 42 t92,594 lb |
