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SWP VBZ Be 4/8
Built by SWS, SWP
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Years built
1992
Axle arrangement
B'2'B'
Overview of the SWP VBZ Be 4/8
Discover the VBZ Be 4/8, a distinctive tram serving Zurich Public Transport in Switzerland.
This "Tram 2000" family member, specifically from the VBZ Be 4/6 series, was built by SWS and SWP in 1992.
Operating on a 1000 mm gauge, this tram features a B'2'B' axle configuration and measures 2.2 meters wide and 3.6 meters high.
It is powered by a 600 V DC electric system, making it an efficient part of Zurich's urban transit network.
SWP VBZ Be 4/8 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | VBZ Be 4/6 | |
| Family | Tram 2000 | |
| Built by | SWS, SWP · 1992 | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'2'B' | |
| Width | 2.2 m7 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 3.6 m11 ft 10 in |
Operators of the SWP VBZ Be 4/8
Railway companies that have operated the VBZ Be 4/8, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich Public Transport | VBZ Be 4/8 | Switzerland |
SWP VBZ Be 4/8 photos
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